From Copilots to Operators: How Enterprise AI Is Becoming an Operational Control Layer
In early 2026, enterprise AI is evolving from copilots to operator‑class systems that coordinate marketing, infrastructure, and platform operations. Persistent agents, integrated RAG pipelines, and AI‑mediated orchestration are redefining how large professional platforms function. The challenge for leaders is not capability, but control: designing architectures and governance models that allow autonomy to scale efficiency without eroding accountability or trust.