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        "text": "A nontechnical founder can often direct early discovery and prototype work, but production software still needs someone capable of reviewing architecture, security, deployment, and maintenance. AI can reduce the barrier to expressing requirements; it does not remove technical responsibility.\n\nFor Run My AI Business readers, a lower-risk path may be to start with existing platforms and AI-assisted workflows before commissioning custom software. This can reveal whether the idea solves a real problem and which requirements are genuinely necessary.\n\nKey factors:\n- Sensitivity of customer and business data.\n- Importance of uptime and accuracy.\n- Complexity of integrations.\n- Availability of ongoing technical support.\n\nPractical guidance: Create a written scope and prototype, then obtain a technical review before handling payments, private information, or automated customer actions. Keep ownership of accounts, repositories, documentation, and deployment access.\n\nRun My AI Business can help founders prepare clearer questions and workflows before they seek technical implementation help.",
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