Gartner research shows that 44% of CEOs find it difficult to prove AI financial return.

44% of CEOs find it difficult to demonstrate the financial return AI brings to stakeholders, but 62% list revenue and business growth as top strategic priorities, and 75% plan to increase technology investment. 80% of CEOs view technology itself as a core strategic element, but 93% expect economic fluctuations to have a high or medium impact by 2027, with readiness levels at just 24%.