Commanders issue AI request for info related to new stadium and mixed-use project

The Washington Commanders didn't buy an AI tool and hope it worked. They issued a request for information first — asking vendors to prove how AI would specifically improve their fan experience before

The Washington Commanders didn't buy an AI tool and hope it worked.

They issued a request for information first — asking vendors to prove how AI would specifically improve their fan experience before spending a dollar.

That's the move most business owners never make.

You've probably felt the sting of "we bought that AI tool but nobody uses it." That $200/month subscription sitting idle isn't proof that AI doesn't work. It's proof that nobody defined the problem before buying the solution.

The Commanders are building a billion-dollar stadium. They still refused to skip the "what problem are we solving" step. That discipline isn't a luxury for big organizations — it's the exact reason small businesses waste money on AI they don't need.

Here's what this means for you right now:

Before your next AI purchase, write one sentence: "This tool will save us time/money by doing X specific task, and I'll know it's working when Y happens." If you can't complete that sentence, you're not ready to buy — and that's actually good news.

One sentence of clarity beats six months of expensive trial and error.

What's the one business task you're most desperate to get off your plate this quarter?

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The team's goal with the RFI is to better understand how AI and other emerging technologies could elevate fan experience, inform integrated ...