Episode
The Future of AI Implementation: What's After AI Agents?
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- Gartner ThinkCast
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- Dec 16, 2025
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- 1700
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Summary
AI is transforming faster than leaders can rewrite their strategies, and staying ahead requires a new kind of clarity. So how do you move beyond experimentation and hype to build AI that truly delivers business value? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner Director Analyst Deepak Seth joins to explore what's next in AI implementation, including what comes after AI agents. He'll break down where AI really sits on the Gartner Hype Cycle today, why organizations struggle to operationalize new capabilities, and how leaders can stay grounded while still planning for a rapidly shifting future. Tune in to discover: How to overcome the most common implementation pitfalls Why value from AI is a journey, not an overnight return How to make forward-looking decisions without falling into "wait and see" paralysis Why AI agents won't define the long-term future of enterprise AI What bold predictions could reshape the next decade Dig deeper: Explore the CIO Agenda for 2026 Try out AskGartner for more trusted insights Become a client to read more about distributed human computing and other future-looking insights