Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027.
Gartner
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As reported:Back in June, Gartner predicted that 40 percent of agentic AI projects would be cancelled by 2027.
- Who
- Gartner
- Made
- June 2025 1 year ago
- Target
- Dec 31, 2027 in 1 year (stated as "by end of 2027")
- Status
- Openin 14 months
- Source
- AI bubble to deflate as enterprises defer spending to 2027 (The Register) Secondary: a report of what they said
- Topics
- Agents
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