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Economist Enterprise: How Leading Firms Make AI Deliver

New research by Economist Enterprise shows how global companies use a benchmarking framework to ensure AI programmes beat business expectations

Economist Enterprise: How Leading Firms Make AI Deliver

TL;DR

  • Leading organizations achieve tangible value from AI by moving beyond experimentation to strategic implementation.
  • A benchmarking framework, 'Making AI Deliver,' identifies core capabilities separating AI leaders from slow adopters.
  • A unified data architecture is crucial, with 97% of organizations reporting better ROI progress when using one.
  • A disciplined AI development lifecycle and continuous governance are essential for timely deployment and safe, trustworthy AI.
  • Embedding AI into existing tools and routines, alongside careful use of autonomous agents, drives competitive advantage.
  • Companies that connect AI projects to specific business outcomes and cut underperforming programs ensure AI investment serves the bottom line.