Do you think most businesses are diving into AI faster than previous major technological developments, like smart phones and e-commerce? Do you think the relative ease of adoption is ultimately driving this?

I agree with the comments that organizations are under a great deal of pressure to adopt and reap the cost efficiencies of AI.  However, I believe it was Gartner research I read this past week that said approximately 95% of organizations have or are creating an AI Strategy while only approximately 14% have developed a plan on how to execute.  My question is, of that 14% how many organizations have an integrated AI and Security execution plan?

Agreed. The faster pace is driven by API-ready tools and business pressure to not be left behind. But AI without a clear risk model is just legacy tech in disguise—at scale.

Yes, absolutely easy to use and very effective.

Yes, businesses are adopting AI more rapidly than previous technologies like smartphones and e-commerce, largely due to its perceived strategic advantage and relative ease of integration. Advances in cloud computing, pre-trained models, and accessible tools lower barriers, enabling quicker deployment and fostering competitive pressure to adopt AI swiftly.

I think some of it is FOMO, some of it is pressure from outside IT with people in the c-suite hearing all the buzzwords, and I think some of it is the adoption of end users themselves who then want to bring it in house.  It reminds me of the dot-com era and I think there will be a settling period once the initial "rush" passes.