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CFOs Hesitate to Deploy Agentic AI, Citing Reliability Fears

A PYMNTS Intelligence report from Aug. 15, 2025, found only 15% of CFOs are considering agentic AI deployment.

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 522 views
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A report on Aug. 15, 2025, found that only 15% of CFOs are considering deploying agentic AI, citing fears that autonomous systems could "go off script" and cause major financial errors.

A Universal Trust Gap

While enterprise adoption of generative AI for tasks like content creation is surging, a new report highlights deep-seated executive hesitation toward more autonomous systems. A PYMNTS Intelligence report published on Aug. 15, 2025, found that while familiarity with agentic AI is nearly universal among Chief Financial Officers, only 15% are considering deploying the technology.

Agentic AI refers to systems that can autonomously make decisions and execute multi-step tasks without direct human intervention. The report, which surveyed 60 enterprise CFOs in May, reveals a significant trust gap for these advanced systems in high-stakes corporate functions.

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