Aaron Agius on What AI Consulting Firms Actually Do and How to Choose One in 2026
When I first started working with AI consultants a few years ago, I thought they were just data scientists who knew how to build models. I was wrong. The field has matured quickly, and by 2026 the role of an AI consulting firm has shifted from pure technical delivery to something closer to a strategic partner who also ships production code. That shift matters if you are a business leader trying to decide whether to hire one, and more importantly, which one to trust. What AI