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​AI-Native Or Bolt-On Software? Understanding The Difference And Why It Matters

Forbes Councils member Kunal Chopra published an analysis distinguishing AI-native software, where AI is designed into the system from the start, from bolt-on AI added to products built before AI existed, arguing the distinction matters as nearly every vendor now claims AI capabilities. The piece was published under Forbes Innovation.

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​AI-Native Or Bolt-On Software? Understanding The Difference And Why It Matters
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By Kunal Chopra, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

Forbes Innovation When nearly every vendor claims AI, what matters is whether the AI was designed into the system or added to one built before it existed.

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