Definition · AI delivery
What is an AI pilot?
An AI pilot is a narrow, real workflow run on real inputs with a clear pass/fail threshold. It is not a deck, not a prototype, and not a prompt in a sandbox. Its job is to prove whether the pattern is worth turning into production infrastructure.
The short answer
What matters most.
A good AI pilot is deliberately small and operationally honest. If it cannot survive real inputs for one workflow, it is not a pilot. It is a demo.
Breakdown
What it includes
One trigger, one model step, one action, and enough logging or review to judge whether the output is usable in the real process.
What it proves
Whether the workflow can save time or improve quality under normal operating conditions, not whether AI can do something impressive in a one-off session.
What it excludes
Big platform thinking, broad transformation language, and multi-workflow sprawl. A pilot should make a later decision easier, not postpone it.
What comes next
If the pilot works, you productionize. If it fails, you either narrow the workflow further or stop. Both are good outcomes if they happen quickly.
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