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May 28, 2026

ai vendor10 min read

The Bowling Alley Test: A Sanity Check for AI Vendor Claims

AI vendors promise revolutionary capabilities, but their benchmark claims often hide the true cost and complexity. This article presents a practical framework, inspired by a real-world bowling alley renovation, for cutting through the hype and building a private benchmark that tests what really matters for your business.

Bowling pins and balls on a lane with a renovation blueprint overlay.