Business wants AI-driven insights without clean data. How do you handle expectations?

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First, I would explain that AI models require clean and consistent data to produce reliable insights.
I would show examples of how poor data quality can lead to misleading or inaccurate results.
In one project, stakeholders expected predictive sales trends, but the customer and transaction data had duplicates and missing fields.
I proposed starting with basic analytics on cleaned data before moving to AI.
I would recommend a phased approach: first improve data quality, then pilot AI models on a subset.
I would clearly communicate the limitations, assumptions, and potential risks of using unclean data.
I would also provide timelines and effort estimates for data preparation and AI implementation.
This ensures stakeholders have realistic expectations while building trust in future AI insights.
Finally, I would document the data issues and suggested improvements for transparency.

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