MIT Technology Review Insights, in partnership with Redis, explores the challenges and opportunities businesses face when implementing generative AI. The study reveals that while companies recognize the transformative potential of generative AI, they are struggling with issues like output quality, integration complexity, and high costs. A key finding is the growing interest in compound AI systems, which combine multiple AI models and technologies to improve performance and reduce costs. Many businesses are exploring different models, including both closed and open-source options, in an attempt to find ideal solutions for their unique AI stack. The research emphasizes the importance of addressing latency and building adaptable AI stacks to fully realize the benefits of generative AI. Therefore, businesses should focus on building AI stacks with multiple models, and they must carefully evaluate their cost, integration, and latency when choosing a solution.