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AI ROI & Measurement

The 5.5% Problem: Why AI Spend Doesn’t Show Up in Profits

Diego Sanz | April 14, 2026 Audio

Enterprise AI adoption is wide but value capture is narrow. Only a small share of organizations report AI contributing meaningfully to operating profits. Here are three patterns that distinguish those who do.