AI现实检验：自由职业开发者如何辨别可行性？

This month, we cover an interesting question from our avid reader Tom. “I’m a freelance developer. A client asked me to build them an AI feature, but I’m not actually sure what they want is possible. How do I figure out what’s realistic versus hype?” Tom’s dilemma strikes a familiar chord in today’s AI-charged work environment. Many developers, consultants, and professionals are suddenly fielding AI requests that sound exciting but vague or overly ambitious. The boundary between what AI can actually achieve and the marketing buzz often blurs. Tom’s question reflects a broader challenge: How to separate genuine AI capabilities from smoke and mirrors—especially when careers and client relationships depend on getting it right. …