# The AI Hype Trap: How to Test AI Before You Waste Money on It

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Podcast: [CanadianSME Small Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canadiansme-small-business-podcast-766547)
Published: 2026-08-06T10:36:13+00:00
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