Common challenges

Common issues when using AI in business

Explore common issues when using AI agents in business and how to address them, from data integration and tool connections to everyday work.

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01

Scattered data, hard-to-find sources

Challenge
A single task often involves multiple documents and versions that must be found and compared repeatedly.
Approach
Identify the latest version and related files by time, content, and version signals, then present a consolidated summary in the task interface.
Expected change
Less time spent searching for and comparing documents.
Illustration of an AI model and a business process
02

Models lack business context

Challenge
Company terminology, rules, and tools are hard to explain in one pass. A generic model can converse, but often cannot complete real business work.
Approach
Configure company data, operating rules, and available tools as reusable workflows. After the goal is stated, execution follows those settings and reports progress.
Expected change
Recurring work needs no repeated briefing and can start immediately.
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03

Cross-system work is hard to connect

Challenge
Looking up data, reconciling figures, and carrying out actions requires switching across multiple systems, so the flow breaks.
Approach
Accept the task in one interface and complete it through connected tools. Critical steps require confirmation before continuing, with progress visible in the interface.
Expected change
Fewer system switches; finish the task in one place.
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04

Data and action scope must be clear

Challenge
Who may access data, who may change it, and which steps need human approval must be defined in advance.
Approach
Operate under defined access and approval rules: set visibility and actions that require approval, and retain process records for later review.
Expected change
Clearer accountability, with an auditable execution trail.

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  • Process business documents and data
  • Connect business tools and carry out the task
  • Reuse workflows, with approval before key actions
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