Many companies are taking a slower, more controlled approach to autonomous systems as AI adoption grows. Rather than deploying systems that act on their own, they are focusing on tools that assist human decision-making and keep control over outputs. This approach is especially clear in sectors where errors carry real financial or legal risk. One example comes from S&P Global Market Intelligence , which builds AI tools into its Capital IQ Pro platform. The system is used by analysts to review company filings, earnings calls, and market data. Its AI features are designed to stay grounded in source material. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, its AI tools extract insights from structured and unstructured data, including transcripts and reports, while working with verified source data. AI adoption ahead of autonomy The current wave of AI tools in business is often described as a step toward autonomous agents. Systems may eventually plan tasks and act without direct human input.…