Smart Workplace Lab

May 12, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Governance and ROI Challenges in Scaling Agentic AI: US‑China Workplace Insights (May 7‑12)

Recent US‑China discussions on Agentic AI have shifted from hype to a pragmatic focus on low ROI, governance gaps, and compensation models, with data showing only 12% of projects reaching production, ROI cycles extending to 11‑14 months, and divergent regional deployment strategies.