An AI adoption riddle

Recent developments suggest that despite widespread skepticism and reports indicating that 95% of generative AI pilots are failing, major companies continue to maintain or even increase their AI investments, indicating persistent confidence in the technology's long-term potential. This resilience is underscored by the lack of publicly available evidence from firms scaling back AI spending, even amid concerns about an AI bubble and the slower-than-expected progress of models like GPT-5, which was considered underwhelming upon release. The key innovation highlighted is the continued commitment of corporations to AI development despite market volatility and technical setbacks, reflecting a belief that the