ZhiKe AI

May 17, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

The Harsh Truth About AI Agents: 80% Show ROI, Yet 88% Never Reach Production

While 80% of enterprises report measurable ROI from AI Agents, 88% of projects never leave the lab; the article examines real‑world case studies, reliability gaps, cost overruns, and emerging tooling that together define the current promise and pitfalls of production‑grade AI Agents.