Report identifies data infrastructure barriers to enterprise AI agent adoption
Source: MIT Technology Review - AI12/08/2026, 13:51
Based on surveys of 300 data and technology executives, a report reveals that many organizations face significant barriers to effective AI agent adoption. Legacy systems and inadequate access to enterprise data are identified as primary obstacles. According to Gartner's prediction that AI agents will augment or automate 50% of business decisions by 2027, organizations must eliminate these blockers. The report highlights that data-leading companies achieve greater success with AI agents by overcoming legacy system limitations, offering a model for other organizations. Data shows that on average, AI has access to only 45% of available enterprise data.