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Discover the Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence 2026
October 2, 2026
Tom
13 min read
Gartner's 2026 Hype Cycles show a more mature phase for enterprise AI. The conversation is shifting from autonomous agents and experimentation toward business value, human oversight, governance and cost control.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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