Democratizing Data: Brillio CTO on Why Most AI Projects Fail and How to Fix Them

In an industry outlook published on financialexpress, Chander Damodaran, MD & Global CTO at Brillio, addresses a critical question: why do 85% of AI projects fail to deliver business value? Citing lack of high-quality data and missing foundational strategies, Damodaran warns that AI adoption without a clear data strategy often leads to poor outcomes.

He advocates for a shift from simply “building with AI” to “humanizing AI,” where real user needs guide design.  Chander Damodaran recommends three strategic levers for success: rewiring tech and teams for productivity, embedding AI in core processes, and reimagining business models for scale and disruption.

For Brillio’s CTO, cultivating a strong data culture—where access is democratized beyond specialists—is key to enabling enterprise-wide impact. As Brillio continues to scale globally, it remains focused on empowering clients to navigate the complexity of AI with clarity and purpose.