In this episode of Sit Down with Sunder, Responsive CIO & CPO AJ Sunder joins host Jennifer Cannizzaro to tackle the question teams are asking in 2026: If AI makes it easy to build software, should you actually build it…or buy it?AI-assisted coding can produce “meaningful applications in an afternoon.” But Sunder argues the real costs show up after the prototype: deployment, ownership, security, compliance, and long-term maintenance—the parts AI hasn’t made easier yet.What you’ll learn:1. Why build vs. buy feels more urgent now than it did even 12 months ago2. The “shiny object” trap: building is fun, but owning is hardGovernance and risk: why internal apps still create real exposure (PII, privacy, access control)3. How to think about systems you don’t want to leave to chance (e.g., CRM, payroll, SRM)4. A practical decision framework + scorecard to evaluate build, buy, or hybridThe framework (quick preview):Sunder’s criteria include: business criticality, user scope, integration complexity, lifecycle velocity, and data sensitivity—and a key reminder: ask these questions before you start building, because teams get emotionally attached fast.Want the full scorecard?⁠ Read the companion blog!About Responsive: Responsive is the AI and industry leader in Strategic Response Management (SRM), helping organizations govern knowledge and deliver trusted, winning responses at scale.