BCG September 22, 2025
You Are Not Hallucinating: A Lens on AI for Leaders
As senior leaders invest in transformational AI initiatives, they need to see clearly. “You Are Not Hallucinating” spotlights BCG’s AI experts, whose insights for the C-suite range from actionable next steps to thought-provoking ideas.
I recently met with a CEO of a manufacturing company who was proud of his robust investment in data storage and eager to become an industry leader in AI. As we discussed what an AI transformation would look like, our conversation turned to predictive maintenance, which is a practical starting point for many manufacturers.
To the company’s credit, it had diligently tracked sensor data on equipment failures for five years. Unfortunately, it did so only in...







