There is a growing narrative that AI isn't delivering on its promises, with projects stalled, and leaders often concluding that the technology isn't ready. However, research from S&P Global Market Intelligence indicates that 42% of organizations abandoned most of their AI proof-of-concepts in a year. The majority of these failures stem from leadership and organizational issues, not the technology itself. The author suggests that AI responds to clarity given the user's request and becomes an effective tool when it is properly implemented.