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“Humans have 3 percent human error, and a lot of companies can't afford to be wrong 3 percent of the time anymore, so we close that 3 percent gap with some of the technologies. The AI we've developed doesn't make mistakes.” quote by Walter O'Brien
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“Humans have 3 percent human error, and a lot of companies can't afford to be wrong 3 percent of the time anymore, so we close that 3 percent gap with some of the technologies. The AI we've developed doesn't make mistakes.”

Walter O'Brien

About This Quote

Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2018

Companies aim to eliminate a small error margin using technology that claims near‑perfect accuracy.

In simple terms: Tech seeks to close a 3% error gap.

Key Takeaway

Leverage tech to reduce errors.

Themes

technology error reduction risk management

Mood

pragmatic optimistic

Type

technical strategic

When to use this quote

  • financial reporting
  • manufacturing quality control

Key Concepts

AI reliability margin tolerance process improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you trust AI to be flawless?
  • What safeguards are needed for residual risk?
A Different Perspective

Assuming zero error can overlook unforeseen failures.

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