AI Enablement playbook/Module 10 · Future-proofing

Day 93 / 100 · Future-proofing · Managing model and tool changes

Every change gets the eval.

AI vendors update models, change defaults, add features and retire old versions, often with little notice. Treat each change like a software release.

What changes

Without Asking You

  • Model versions and behaviour
  • Default settings
  • Prices and usage limits
  • Features added or removed
  • Older versions retired

Your routine

Every Time

  • Watch release notes for tools you use
  • Rerun your eval set (Day 87)
  • Roll out to one team first
  • Fix the version where the tool allows it
  • Know how to roll back

Test every change before customers do.