Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail (And How to Be in the 5%)
Most AI initiatives never make it past the pilot stage. Here's what separates the successful implementations from the expensive experiments.
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Most AI initiatives never make it past the pilot stage. Here's what separates the successful implementations from the expensive experiments.
AI leaders achieve 1.7x revenue growth, 3.6x TSR, and 40% greater cost reductions than laggards (BCG 2026). Yet only 14% of CFOs report measurable ROI from AI investments. This data-driven analysis breaks down the compounding financial costs of delayed AI adoption—and provides a CFO-ready framework for immediate action.