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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

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.