
AI Signal — February 2026
The deployment overhang: AI agents can handle five-hour tasks, but the median use is forty-five seconds. Why the gap between capability and usage is the defining challenge right now.
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Signals and strategies for AI, business capability, and sustainability. Short, focused briefings for leaders who want clarity without the noise.
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The deployment overhang: AI agents can handle five-hour tasks, but the median use is forty-five seconds. Why the gap between capability and usage is the defining challenge right now.

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