Pilot Purgatory Is Over: Why 2026 Is the Year Enterprise AI Gets Judged on ROI, Not Ambition
For the last two years, “we’re piloting AI” was an acceptable answer in almost any boardroom. In 2026, it isn’t anymore. Enterprises that once tolerated open-ended experimentation are now cutting pilots that drag on without measurable results, and redirecting budget toward the less flashy use cases that are actually easy…












