2026 will set the new hierarchy of AI leaders

Outcome-Driven AI Will Define the Next Wave of Industry Leaders

We are pleased to share that Jayaprakash Nair has been featured through an authored article placement titled “2026 will set the new hierarchy of AI leaders” in CXO Today. The article highlights how 2026 is expected to become a defining year where organizations shift from broad AI experimentation to outcome-driven, domain-focused deployment, with leadership determined by measurable business value, production-scale adoption, and deep integration of AI into core business strategy rather than isolated pilot initiatives.

The piece further emphasizes the rising importance of domain-specific models, agentic and autonomous AI systems, and personalized AI assistants that enhance decision-making and productivity. It also underlines that responsible AI governance, continuous oversight, and strong data foundations will differentiate mature adopters from followers, while strong AI talent and engineering capabilities will emerge as key competitive advantages in the evolving AI landscape.