# HCLTech: Nearly 43% of major AI initiatives are expected to fail.

*genai · news · 2026-05-21 · The Tribune*

## Key points

- HCLTech's report finds nearly 43% of major enterprise AI initiatives are expected to fail.
- Change management is named the top underinvested area and primary execution risk in enterprise AI.
- Interest is growing in Agentic and Physical AI use cases beyond digital workflows, especially in manufacturing.
- Most organizations deploy AI into workflows without adequately preparing employees to work alongside it.
- Leadership readiness and people alignment now outweigh mere AI adoption rates for enterprise success.

**Companies:** HCLTech
**Countries:** India, United States

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