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Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027.

Gartner · made June 2025 · target Dec 2027 · Open

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As reported:Back in June, Gartner predicted that 40 percent of agentic AI projects would be cancelled by 2027.

AI bubble to deflate as enterprises defer spending to 2027 (The Register)

The prediction

Who
Gartner
Made
June 2025
Target
Dec 31, 2027 (stated as "by end of 2027")
Status
Openin 15 months
Source
AI bubble to deflate as enterprises defer spending to 2027 (The Register) Secondary: a report of what they said
Topics
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