Agentic AI projects are all the rage—but Gartner just dropped a reality check. According to a recent report, more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be scrapped by 2027. The reason? High costs and unclear business value.
These so-called AI agents are supposed to work independently, making decisions and taking action without constant human input. Sounds futuristic, right? But in reality, most of these projects are either overhyped experiments or rebranded old tools pretending to be something new.
Big Promises, Bigger Disappointments
Tech giants like Salesforce and Oracle are throwing billions into agentic AI, hoping to automate work, cut costs, and boost profits. But many of these investments are struggling to deliver real value. Gartner warns that vendors are engaging in “agent washing”—basically slapping the “agentic” label on regular chatbots or assistants with no true autonomy.
Anushree Verma, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, didn’t hold back. “Most agentic AI projects right now are early stage experiments or proofs of concept that are mostly driven by hype and are often misapplied,” she said.
Not Ready for Prime Time
The truth is, current models aren’t ready. They can’t fully understand complex goals, adapt over time, or follow nuanced instructions. That’s a problem—especially when businesses are expecting them to replace real decision-making.
Verma added, “Most agentic AI propositions lack significant value or return on investment.” In other words, the tech isn’t there yet—and the money’s being burned on buzzwords.
But It’s Not All Doom
Gartner isn’t saying agentic AI is useless. In fact, they predict that by 2028:
- 15% of daily business decisions will be made autonomously by agentic AI.
- 33% of enterprise software will have agentic AI built in.
That’s a big leap from today, where both stats are under 1%. So yes, the future of agentic AI is real—but we’re not there yet.
What This Means for You
If you’re investing in agentic AI, pause and evaluate. Is your tool truly autonomous? Does it solve a real business problem? Or are you just chasing the hype?
Be wary of vendors overpromising. Look for real capabilities, not buzzwords. And remember: ROI matters more than the hype cycle.
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