Executives at Fortune Brainstorm Tech argued that realizing AI value demands strategic first-principles thinking and deep process reinvention, not shortcuts.

BCG disclosed that AI-related services accounted for 25% of its 2025 revenue, reflecting surging enterprise demand as the firm ramps up engineering hiring.

In 2026, the focus for enterprise AI is shifting from finding the single "best" model to strategically selecting a portfolio of AI capabilities that align with specific business tasks, risks, and desired outcomes.

In 2026, AI agents are expected to take over a growing number of functions within ERP systems, automating tasks like invoicing, employee onboarding, and financial accounting, and shifting the focus from transactional to intelligent platforms.

A new analysis from TechCrunch examines the business models and monetization strategies of leading AI labs, including Humans&, Thinking Machines Lab, World Labs, and Safe Superintelligence. The report introduces a five-level scale to measure commercial ambition.