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Awesome Companies in AI 2026
Since the sudden explosion of generative AI with OpenAI's debut of Chat-GPT in 2022, AI itself has quickly evolved to act as different things to different organizations and people-sometimes lacking alignment. Adoption of AI in some form is now widespread, with McKinsey research suggesting that 88% of organizations are deploying AI in at least parts of their organizations. However, just as many report no significant bottom-line impact. To help readers gain a greater understanding about this complex area of information technology, the solutions available, and their role in handling real-world challenges, DBTA and Big Data Quarterly present the list of Awesome Companies in AI.