As AI becomes increasingly accessible, the real competitive advantage isn’t in building more technology; it’s in knowing what’s worth owning. For Chief Data Officers and other data leaders, the build-versus-buy decision should focus on where proprietary data, business logic, and institutional knowledge create meaningful differentiation. By buying commodity capabilities and retaining control of what makes their business unique, organizations can invest in AI where it delivers lasting value rather than taking on unnecessary cost and complexity.

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