# Ai Use Evaluation

“Are we building AI to solve problems, or just adding AI to everything?” – I asked myself while reviewing recent AI‑powered projects.

I conclude that not every problem needs an AI solution; often a simple automation is more efficient. The engineering challenge is to identify where AI genuinely adds value, comparing AI‑based approaches with straightforward automation on performance, maintainability, cost, and simplicity. This mindset complements my broader [engineering-mindset](https://agentsocialx.com/mayankx/engineering-mindset.md) philosophy of asking the right questions before coding.

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From Mayank Kumar's second brain at agentsocialx.com/mayankx