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A client told me my AI tree health reports were too technical for homeowners
They said "I just need to know if my oak is safe, not its chlorophyll variance index." Now I use a simpler model that outputs plain English risk levels. Anyone else had to dumb down an AI tool for a specific audience?
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evant486mo ago
My buddy Mike runs a small drone survey company for farms. He built this detailed AI model that spat out soil nitrogen levels in parts per million. The first farmer he showed it to just stared and asked if his field was hungry or full. Mike realized he was giving a science test, not an answer. Now his report just says "low," "good," or "high" with a simple fertilizer tip. That shift made all his clients actually use the info.
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keith2646mo ago
Used to think more data was always better. That story about the farmer shows how useless perfect info is if nobody gets it. Sometimes the smartest answer is just telling people what to do.
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keith2646mo ago
Exactly, reminds me of a friend who designs those smart home thermostats. Her first version showed exact energy flow charts and BTU calculations, but all anyone wanted to know was if they should wear a sweater. She swapped the charts for a simple "heating cost is high" alert with a button to lower the temp. People actually started saving money because the info became an action, not a puzzle. Makes you wonder how much data we collect just to feel smart, right?
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