Enterprises Rapidly Adopt Agentic AI After Months of Caution

Enterprises Rapidly Adopt Agentic AI After Months of Caution

Enterprises Rapidly Adopt Agentic AI After Months of Caution

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/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.