Welcome to the 100th episode of Generation AI, hosted by Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla. In this landmark episode, Ardis and JC dive into the second part of their three-part AI Buyer’s Guide series, helping higher ed leaders and enrollment teams make smarter, more strategic decisions about AI investments. This episode shifts from theory to tactics, offering a step-by-step framework for evaluating AI vendors, mapping tools to real-world use cases, and avoiding the common pitfalls that tank 95% of AI pilot projects. If you're wondering how to buy AI that actually delivers ROI — this is the episode for you.