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McKinsey: 32% of companies build software with AI agents; Garriott embraces GenAI

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A recent survey by McKinsey & Company indicates a significant trend in software development, with 32% of companies opting to build their own solutions using AI agents rather than purchasing off-the-shelf software. Separately, game developer Richard Garriott has expressed enthusiasm for generative AI, focusing on its potential to enhance the end results of creative projects. AI

IMPACT Companies are increasingly leveraging AI agents for custom software solutions, potentially shifting market dynamics for traditional software vendors.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains a survey result about AI adoption in software development and an opinion piece about generative AI's appeal to a game developer.

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McKinsey: 32% of companies build software with AI agents; Garriott embraces GenAI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 McKinsey: 32% of companies skipped buying new software this year and built it with agents instead This is from McKinsey's State of AI 2026 survey (published l

    🤖 McKinsey: 32% of companies skipped buying new software this year and built it with agents instead This is from McKinsey's State of AI 2026 survey (published late August), not just a headline stat: 32% of organizations decided against an off the shelf purchase and built their ow…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ "He Was Giddy" - Even Lord British Has Succumbed To The Allure Of GenAI "He was more concerned with the end result than the journey".Richard Garriott holds a

    🕹️ "He Was Giddy" - Even Lord British Has Succumbed To The Allure Of GenAI "He was more concerned with the end result than the journey".Richard Garriott holds a unique place in the world of role-playing video games. Through his astoundingly influential Ultima series, he i... 📰 So…

    LINKS timeextension.com/…/he-was-giddy-even-lor…

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