The growing number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools available to commercial real estate firms may be slowing technology adoption rather than improving operational efficiency, according to an Oct. 19 article published by PLOT Daily. The article cites the 2026 NAREIM Technology, Data & AI Survey, which found 91 percent of participating institutional real estate firms had deployed Microsoft Copilot, although respondents rated their organizations' AI maturity at just 5.7 out of 10. Deloitte's 2027 Commercial Real Estate Outlook also found 92 percent of surveyed executives remained in the research or pilot stages of AI adoption, while only 8 percent reported having integrated AI solutions. The article highlights challenges associated with evaluating competing platforms, integrating new technologies with existing systems, training employees and managing implementation costs. It suggests firms may a
