Data Experts Forecast Scaling AI Agents With Contextual Intelligence

A five-member panel of data analysts in a 2026 predictions special argues that scaling AI agents requires richer contextual enterprise data and integration. They cite Enterprise Technology Research survey data from April 2024 of more than 1,700 IT decision-makers showing sustained ML/AI spending momentum, and a Workday survey where 85% reported saving one to seven weekly hours but often needed corrections. The panel rates 2025 agent forecasts mixed, noting proliferation without reliable end-to-end autonomy.