The Databricks State of AI Agents 2026 report highlights a clear reality: most AI pilots still fail to reach production, and governance and evaluation are the true differentiators.

In my latest blog, I break down the key findings and share how we approach agentic systems at Lovelytics through evaluation-led development, deep SME involvement, DSPy-based optimization, and why Databricks provides the right open, governed foundation for production-scale AI.

If you are building or scaling AI agents in 2026, this is a conversation worth having.