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Finding a use case is step one. Next, we’ll show you how to make sure it fits your roadmap and doesn’t disrupt your team.
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You understand why AI matters, now it’s time to figure out where to apply it.
Many AI projects fail not because the technology is wrong, but because the starting point is.
Trying to “add AI” without a clear purpose is like trying to build a product without knowing the user. That’s why the most successful teams don’t ask “What can AI do?”
They ask: Where in our product or workflow would AI create real value?
What Makes a Strong AI Use Case
A good AI use case has three ingredients:
- A real problem that’s painful, expensive, or slow
- Data that’s available, accessible, and relevant
- A clear success metric, something that improves when AI is added
It’s not about replacing your team. It’s about amplifying what they do with automation, prediction, or faster decision-making.
Top AI Use Case Examples That Work
| Function | Problem | AI Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Support | High ticket volume, long response | Copilot that drafts replies or triages |
| Product Onboarding | Users drop off early | AI chatbot that guides new users |
| Operations | Manual reviews of docs or data | Automate with NLP or classification models |
| Finance | Risk scoring is inconsistent | Predictive model trained on past outcomes |
| Sales & Marketing | Too many unqualified leads | Lead scoring based on historical patterns |
What Makes a Use Case Not Worth Pursuing (Yet)
Some ideas feel exciting, but fall apart in practice. Here’s when to pause:
- You don’t have access to the right data.
- The business value isn’t measurable.
- The team isn’t ready to adopt it in workflows.
- The goal is novelty, not outcome.
It’s easy to chase shiny AI features. But the best ROI comes from fixing real pains, not from building what’s trending.
The following questions are an easy way to start your AI feature planning process without diving too deep into model selection or tooling.
5 Questions to Find Your Starting Point
If you can answer even one of these clearly, you’re ready to scope your first use case.
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