63% Companies Use Off-the-Shelf AI Tools, Limiting Unique Applications

According to the Hampton AI Founder Report, 63% of companies surveyed are using off-the-shelf AI tools. These companies have an average annual revenue of $8.3 million.

Companies should apply AI to their unique context and problems because relying solely on off-the-shelf AI tools limits their ability to address specific challenges and needs. Customizing AI tools allows for a more tailored approach, which can provide a competitive advantage and better serve both the company's and their customers' unique requirements.

Building custom tools on top of AI models is not as difficult as it may seem. There are increasingly more resources and platforms available to assist in this process, such as LangChain or Vercel GenAI, which can help individuals and companies create simple AI tools tailored to their specific needs.