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# Basic understanding of Generative AI

## Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Generative AI

The article assumes the reader understands what generative AI is and why enterprises are currently investing heavily in pilot programs for it.

**Why it's needed:** Necessary to understand the context of the [[claim-95-percent-failure|95% failure rate]] and the urgency of the leadership gap.