
The 80% Problem: Why Most AI Investments Show Zero ROI
71% of companies use gen AI, but 80%+ report zero EBIT impact. The gap between winners and losers isn't adoption—it's execution discipline.
May 10, 2026 · 9 min readEvery THE D[AI]LY BRIEF article on Business Transformation — enterprise AI analysis, benchmarks, vendor comparisons, and ROI frameworks for technology and business leaders. Updated as new coverage publishes.

71% of companies use gen AI, but 80%+ report zero EBIT impact. The gap between winners and losers isn't adoption—it's execution discipline.
May 10, 2026 · 9 min read