In a shocking turn of events, we've discovered that 99.7% of sales tools have suddenly become "AI-powered" overnight. Coincidentally, this happened right after ChatGPT became popular. What are the odds?
The Great AI Rebranding
It's amazing how many tools discovered they were "AI-powered" all along. That email automation tool from 2019? Always had AI. That basic CRM? AI-native from day one. That calculator app? Definitely powered by machine learning.
Types of "AI" We Found
- Actual AI: Uses machine learning, gets smarter over time (approximately 3 tools)
- Marketing AI: Has an if/then statement somewhere in the code
- Aspirational AI: Will have AI "in the next release" (since 2019)
- Imaginary AI: Just added "AI" to the product description
The AI Checklist
How to make your tool "AI-powered" in 2025:
- ✅ Add "AI" to your homepage 47 times
- ✅ Use the word "intelligent" in every feature description
- ✅ Claim your tool "learns" (even if it just remembers user preferences)
- ✅ Add a chatbot (bonus points if it just searches your FAQ)
"Our AI is so advanced, it can predict the future! Well, it can predict that your prospect probably won't respond to your 15th follow-up email." — Every sales tool CEO in 2025
The Exception
While everyone else is busy adding "AI" stickers to their tools, Science of Sales focuses on something that actually works: understanding human psychology and buyer behavior. Revolutionary concept!