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95% Quality Threshold for AI Adoption

AI tools become viable business solutions when they reach 95% of human quality at significantly lower cost, even if not perfect

Decision Rule

Choose AI solution when quality is 95% of human output and cost is <20% of human alternative, accepting the 5% quality gap for dramatic cost and speed advantages

How It Works

Most business applications don't require perfection - they require 'good enough' quality that doesn't hurt the brand while providing operational advantages

Failure Modes

Waiting for 100% quality and missing cost advantages

Using AI when quality is below brand standards

Not accounting for iteration speed advantages of AI

Comparing AI first draft to human final output

Example Decision

“Choose AI influencer that looks 95% realistic over $5000/month human influencer when the AI costs $50/month and can post daily without scheduling conflicts”