"Architects who use AI will replace those who don’t." This quote captures the reality of modern enterprise technology. Industry surveys, such as Gartner’s 2025 predictions , indicate that 70% of organizations will use AI-driven decision-making in IT governance and architecture . As organizations grow more complex, AI is now an integral part of Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy. The Case for AI in Enterprise Architecture Enterprise Architecture exists to provide clarity, structure, and alignment between business goals and IT capabilities. However, the digital era introduces challenges: Explosion of complexity : Applications, APIs, microservices, and cloud services create sprawling ecosystems. Data overload : Organizations sit on massive volumes of data , yet struggle to extract actionable insights. Pace of change : Strategic decisions can’t wait for weeks of analysis— predictive and prescriptive capabilities are now essential. This is where AI steps in as a...