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AI investment rises, but profit gains lag for most companies · 1 source tracked

While companies are increasing their investment in AI and employees report significant productivity gains, these benefits are not yet translating into substantial improvements in operating profit for most organizations. A McKinsey survey indicates that only a small percentage of companies attribute a meaningful portion of their earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to AI, despite nearly 90% of respondents using the technology in some capacity. The firms that do see significant financial returns are those that fundamentally redesign their workflows to incorporate AI, rather than simply adding it to existing processes. AI

IMPACT Companies need to focus on workflow redesign, not just technology investment, to realize financial gains from AI.

RANK_REASON Article discusses survey results and industry trends related to AI adoption and financial impact, rather than a specific event.

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AI investment rises, but profit gains lag for most companies · 1 source tracked

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sheryl Estrada ·

    The companies getting the most from AI are rethinking how work gets done

    AI adoption is nearly universal, but McKinsey finds only 37% of companies have seen it move the bottom line.