# Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, with 71% of organizations still piloting

> Original title: Are you still piloting?

- Source: TechRadar · AI
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:55:56.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/mo3v7iqc4q2jm5aqfqpkyquhb
- Original: https://www.techradar.com/pro/are-you-still-piloting

## Summary

Research cited by TechRadar finds 71% of organizations remain in the pilot or proof-of-concept phase of AI transformation. The article says the gap between a successful pilot and production deployment stems mainly from strategic, governance, and cost issues rather than the technology itself. It notes that 56% of organizations do not run a Total Cost of Ownership assessment before placing significant workloads.