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State of AI reports
Free research for mid-market leaders on where AI pays back, why pilots stall and what to build first. Each report draws on published research and our own delivery work.
The State of AI in Mining 2026
Where AI is delivering value for mine operators, why most pilots stall, and a 90-day playbook for capturing it.
The FDE Playbook
How OpenAI, Palantir and Sarvam approach forward deployed engineering, from hiring and team structure to taking AI into production.
Research for the people who decide what to build
Most AI research is written for technology buyers at very large companies. These reports are written for the COO, the business head and the digital lead of a mid-market company: what is working in their industry, what it costs, where projects stall and how to start. They draw on published research from firms such as BCG, McKinsey and Deloitte, on company disclosures, and on what we see in our own delivery work.
Written from the field
Drawn from our own delivery work and the practitioners we put on stage, not from desk research alone.
Specific, not generic
Named companies, numbers with their sources, and an honest account of where projects stall.
Made to be used
Short enough to read in one sitting, with takeaways you can bring to your next leadership meeting.
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About the reports
What are the KnackLabs State of AI reports?
Free research reports on where AI pays back, why AI pilots stall and what to build first, written for leaders of mid-market companies. Each one draws on published research and on KnackLabs’ own delivery work.
Which reports are available?
The State of AI in Mining 2026 (October 2026) and The FDE Playbook (September 2026).
Are the reports free?
Yes. Each report has its own page: enter your name and work email there and the PDF downloads straight away.
Who writes the reports?
The KnackLabs team. The State of AI in Mining 2026 draws on research from BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte and BHP and on our work with Indian mining operators. The FDE Playbook distils our Bengaluru event of 18 September 2026, with speakers from OpenAI, Palantir and Sarvam.
Want to know where AI pays back in your business?
Book a 30-minute call with our team. We will look at where you are today and what to build first.