Enterprises Rapidly Adopt Agentic AI After Months of Caution
Enterprises Rapidly Adopt Agentic AI After Months of Caution
Publish Date: 2026-01-22 04:02:00
Source Domain: www.pymnts.com
- The article highlights the quick shift from speculative interest to real-world implementation in the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) among large U.S. companies.
- In November, nearly one-fourth of surveyed chief product officers (CPOs) reported piloting or fully using agentic AI, a significant increase from August.
- Adoption has jumped in various sectors including goods and manufacturing, services, and technology, though resistance remains among half of the companies surveyed.
- Despite an overall increase in adoption, the divide between enthusiastic adopters and skeptical companies remains large.
- Several companies, such as Kroger, Walmart, Uber, BMW, Georgia-Pacific, JPMorgan Chase, and Capital One, are showcasing practical applications of agentic AI to streamline operations and automate tasks.
