The new era of "TikTok AI": Why Most AI Projects Never Reach Production | Dr. Dorian Selz

What does it take to move AI from a compelling demo to a production-ready enterprise system? In the inaugural episode of the Triangle Podcast, Timea Nagy and Rui Duarte sit down with Dorian Selz, Founder & Vice Chairman of Squirro, to discuss the realities of enterprise AI, data sovereignty, regulation, and the growing gap between AI hype and real-world implementation. From what Dorian calls "TikTok AI" to the challenges of scaling AI in highly regulated environments, this conversation explores why most AI projects never leave pilot mode, how organizations should think about governance and trust, and why regulation may be a competitive advantage rather than an obstacle. Topics discussed: • The rise of "TikTok AI" • Why 95% of AI projects fail to reach production • Enterprise AI in regulated industries • Data sovereignty and trust • AI regulation, cybersecurity, and risk • The future of enterprise transformation • A candid conversation about what separates AI experimentation from lasting business impact. #SwissAISummit 00:00 – Intro: Meet Dorian Selz of Squirro 02:28 – The Rise of “TikTok AI” & Dangerous AI Hype 06:33 – Why 95% of AI Projects Never Leave Pilot Mode 10:33 – What Successful Enterprise AI Looks Like at Scale 14:43 – Is the AI Boom Heading for a Plateau? 15:46 – AI Oversupply, Decision Paralysis & the Coming Shakeout 18:25 – A Real-World Example of AI Driving Business Efficiency 20:52 – AI Regulation: Necessary Guardrails or Innovation Killer? 30:21 – Cybersecurity, AI Risk & the Genie Out of the Bottle 32:17 – Career Lessons & How AI Could Fundamentally Reshape Business