AI-washing in the Startup Ecosystem: A Growing Concern
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has led to an increasing number of startups branding themselves as AI-driven to attract funding and market attention. However, many companies exaggerate or misrepresent their actual AI capabilities—a practice known as AI-washing. As investors and industry experts scrutinize these claims, the question arises: Is AI-washing just a temporary marketing tactic, or does it pose long-term risks to the credibility of the startup ecosystem?