AI Theater Is Over: Rohit Kedia on Applied Intelligence

India, 3rd April 2026 – In an article published by Forbes, Xoriant's Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Kedia, shared insights on why most enterprises are still performing "AI theater" and what it truly takes to move toward Applied Intelligence.

Rohit argued that most enterprises are stuck in "AI theater," using AI as a superficial add-on he terms "workslop," improving task speed without transforming core value.

In contrast, Xoriant helped a global manufacturer embed GenAI directly into their quoting workflow, achieving 97% accuracy at 300% faster speed. He remarked, "Applied Intelligence is not about doing more with less. It is about doing different and doing better."

Further the article explores how Xoriant's Applied Intelligence approach, built on Platformization, Real-Time Decision Infrastructure, and Business Model Reinvention, is helping enterprises shift from AI pilots to AI-native operations with measurable business impact.

Read the full story on Forbes.