Common pitfalls when building generative AI applications

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Learn to avoid common pitfalls when building generative AI applications to ensure effective and efficient development

intermediate Published 16 Jan 2025
Action Steps
  1. Identify the problem you're trying to solve and determine if generative AI is the best approach
  2. Evaluate the complexity of the task and consider alternative solutions
  3. Assess the available data and its quality to ensure it's sufficient for training a generative model
  4. Consider the potential risks and biases associated with generative AI
  5. Test and validate your generative AI application thoroughly to ensure it meets the desired outcomes
Who Needs to Know This

Developers, data scientists, and product managers working on AI-powered projects can benefit from understanding these pitfalls to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes

Key Insight

💡 Don't use generative AI when you don't need it

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As we’re still in the early days of building applications with foundation models, it’s normal to make mistakes. This is a quick note with examples of some of the most common pitfalls that I’ve seen, both from public case studies and from my personal experience. Because these pitfalls are common, if you’ve worked on any AI product, you’ve probably seen them before. 1. Use generative AI when you don't need generative AI</
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