> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.cesarrg.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # [Weekly Retro] Is AI is the best option? - URL: https://www.cesarrg.com/weekly-retro-is-ai-is-the-best-option/ - Published: 2025-08-15T15:27:09.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-15T15:31:35.000Z - Author: César Rodríguez - Tags: Weekly Retro, AI, Technology #262 - Aug.2025 ***Weekly Retro** **is a short e-mail with a wrap-up of ideas from the week, interesting links I found, and food for thought before you head off for the weekend.* Hi there! Here's a quick idea before you head-off for the weekend: Every week, I see AI solutions for problems that could be solved in a much simpler way. **Let's face it: today, not all problems need AI.** In fact, this pattern isn't new. We have seen this happening with other technologies in the past. When teams force-fit any technology without asking if it's the right tool, projects usually fail. It's not surprising that many people believe that **AI is a hype**. Before defaulting to AI, stop for a moment to think if this is the best technology to solve your problem. Using Marty Cagan's lens of the main **risks** of any product, here are **4 key questions** to ask before deciding if AI is the best option: - **Value:** Does AI solve a problem users actually **care about** and create value responsibly? - **Feasibility:** Do we have the data, skills, and technology needed to build AI that performs **reliably and fairly**? - **Usability:** Can users effectively **interact** with AI in a transparent way while keeping agency? - **Viability:** Does this AI solution work for our **business model** and create sustainable, responsible value? Sometimes the smartest AI product decision is deciding when AI is not the best option. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. Learnings and insights for innovation. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe at any time. ### 📡 Tech radar - [**OpenAI GPT-5 launch**](https://academy.openai.com/public/resources/intro-gpt-5?ref=cesarrg.com): OpenAI launched GPT-5, the latest and most advanced large language model. - [**NVIDIA hits $4 trillion**](https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/nvidia-hits-record-447t-valuation-becomes-largest-ever-weight-in-sp-500?ref=cesarrg.com#google%5Fvignette): NVIDIA exceeded $4 trillion in market valuation, surpassing Microsoft and Apple to become the world’s most valuable company. - [**AI Browser Assistants**](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-12/perplexity-makes-34-5-billion-bid-for-google-s-chrome-browser?embedded-checkout=true&ref=cesarrg.com): The rise of AI-powered browser assistants is clear. I'm currently testing [Comet](https://www.perplexity.ai/comet?ref=cesarrg.com) with interesting insights (more to come in future posts). - [**AR/VR for Storytelling**](https://www.ofspace.co/blog/latest-ui-ux-trends?ref=cesarrg.com): Product teams can adopt AR/VR features to boost storytelling, product demos, and educational content. ### 👨🏻‍💻 Interesting links [What building products looks like in the age of AIFrom research to delivery, explore how AI is reshaping product design workflows for faster, smarter outcomes.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/icon/10fd5c419ac61637245384e7099e131627900034828f4f386bdaa47a74eae156-11)UX CollectiveBen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/thumbnail/1-2ABM_VOX1RBmy58_zL9B5g.png)](https://uxdesign.cc/what-building-products-looks-like-in-the-age-of-ai-c1b727d67871?ref=cesarrg.com) [GPT-5: It Just Does StuffPutting the AI in Charge![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/icon/https-3A-2F-2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com-2Fpublic-2Fimages-2F233e9990-95ea-44ab-afc4-5abfe44f24d4-2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180-1.png)One Useful ThingEthan Mollick![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com-2Fpublic-2Fimages-2Fce7b1404-c298-41bf-a4d6-f9b7e099d4be_1000x730.gif)](https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/gpt-5-it-just-does-stuff?ref=cesarrg.com) [Top Product Design Trends to Watch in 2025Explore the top product design trends in 2025, highlighting technological innovations and aesthetics to inspire your creative projects.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/icon/favicon-19.ico)Octet Design JournalAlexey Tretina![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/thumbnail/img_featured.webp)](https://octet.design/journal/product-design-trends-2025/?ref=cesarrg.com) **🖋️ Quote of the week** > **“Art serves as mediator between the imagination of the child and the adult's sense of reality.”** – Felix Deutsch ![César Rodríguez](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/2024/09/image-2.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/10/f4/10f4a52f-1b7d-4284-b66d-0fccfd9dc5da/content/images/2024/02/CR_sign_2024-3.png) **César Rodríguez** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/crodriguezguevara/?ref=cesarrg.com) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cesarrg.blog/?ref=cesarrg.com) / [X](https://x.com/cesarrgv?ref=cesarrg.com) ****Get your weekly dose of inspiration!** 💡 Subscribe Email sent! 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