The embedded decision tree could apply to almost any technology that is in its early stages of development and where revenue models are not well-defined. AI is just a recent example.

“In brief

• Many companies today are building AI solutions from scratch when they could be taking advantage of off-the-shelf models, algorithms, APIs and tools.
• There is a fast-growing set of options available in the marketplace, developed, refined and proven by world-leading vendors.
• There are also many AI partners with the resources to accelerate projects and limit the risk involved with building alone.
• Find out when building your own AI solution makes most sense—and how to maximize the value your business can get from AI.”

https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/digital/best-ai-strategy-build-buy-partner