How to Evaluate an AI Tool Before You Buy It
June 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Every AI demo looks good. Evaluation is about what happens on day thirty.
Test with your worst data
Not the clean sample — the messy real file that breaks things.
Check the export
If you cannot get your data out, you are renting your own work.
Measure time saved
Track it for two weeks. Perceived speed and real speed often diverge.
Read the security page
No security documentation is itself an answer.