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Enterprises grapple with AI ROI, focusing on productivity gains

Many enterprises struggle to demonstrate a clear return on investment (ROI) from AI initiatives, with some finding that AI provides productivity gains rather than direct monetary benefits. Alight Solutions, for example, found value in a fraud detection recruiting agent from Phenom, primarily through time savings. However, the nuanced and often opaque nature of AI ROI makes it difficult for many organizations to articulate tangible business value like revenue growth or cost reduction, according to Gartner analyst Arun Chandrasekaran. Despite these challenges, businesses continue to adopt AI, often focusing on productivity metrics, while some smaller businesses have successfully tracked monetary returns. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ongoing challenge for businesses in quantifying the financial benefits of AI, emphasizing the need for clearer metrics beyond productivity.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the challenges and nuances of measuring ROI for AI initiatives, drawing on expert opinions and case studies, rather than announcing a new product or research.

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Enterprises grapple with AI ROI, focusing on productivity gains

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  1. AI Business TIER_1 English(EN) · Esther Shittu ·

    AI changes the ROI equation. Here’s how some have found success

    A significant portion of enterprises struggle to demonstrate clear ROI from AI initiatives, but some have found areas where AI can provide productivity gains and even revenue growth.