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Studies
Studies from the Breaking Trail field notes: research and checks on the numbers behind AI claims, with sources and sample sizes.
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Studies field notes
- Studies 7 min
We Published the 95% AI Failure Stat. Then We Checked It.
The number behind most AI sales pitches traces to 52 interviews and 153 conference survey responses, and its source PDF is no longer served at its own address. Here is what we found and what we use instead.
- Studies 8 min
AI Adoption for Richmond Small Businesses: 2026 Research
The Richmond Fed's own data shows local businesses are using AI tools but haven't integrated them into operations. Here's what we found researching the Richmond market in 2026.