Operations AI News: Agentic AI, Twins & 2026 Ops
Operations AI is moving from pilots to production in 2026, led by operations teams chasing productivity gains and operational efficiency. Agentic AI and AI agents are becoming the coordination layer for complex operational workflows (especially in energy systems and manufacturing operations), while digital twins mature into everyday predictive analytics tools. With 94% of manufacturers already using AI—and measurable focus areas like predictive AI (48%), process optimization (36%), and supply chain planning (35%)—the question is less “Should we adopt?” and more “How do we deploy responsibly, measure performance gains, and keep system stability?”