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40% of AI Projects at Risk Amid High Costs

6/26/2025

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Gartner forecasts that over 40% of agentic AI projects may be canceled by 2027 due to high costs and unclear value.
Many ongoing projects are exploratory, influenced more by hype than tangible results.
Approximately 130 vendors authentically provide agentic AI, amid prevalent "agent washing."
By 2028, 15% of daily decisions could be made autonomously with agentic AI.
Companies need to prioritize clear ROI and redesign workflows for effective integration.

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Story summary

Gartner forecasts that over 40% of agentic AI projects may be canceled by 2027 due to high costs and unclear value.
Many ongoing projects are exploratory, influenced more by hype than tangible results.
Approximately 130 vendors authentically provide agentic AI, amid prevalent "agent washing."
By 2028, 15% of daily decisions could be made autonomously with agentic AI.
Companies need to prioritize clear ROI and redesign workflows for effective integration.