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title: "96% of IT pros use AI now: Their top 7 agentic applications and biggest implementation roadblocks"
date: 2026-05-21
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description: "A new study points to an emerging skill set that is becoming more valuable in the AI age: validating AI outputs."
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# 96% of IT pros use AI now: Their top 7 agentic applications and biggest implementation roadblocks

A new study points to an emerging skill set that is becoming more valuable in the AI age: validating AI outputs.

*Published: 2026-05-21*