"The clock is ticking for AI projects to either prove their worth or face the chopping block. Or so says data management and machine learning biz DataikuAI, which commissioned research conducted online by the Harris Poll to get a snapshot of the views from 600 Chief information officers (CIOs) across the US, UK, France, Germany, UAE, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore."
"Money continues to be pumped into AI as the next great thing in business, but a growing number of studies have found that adopting AI tools hasn't helped the bottom line, and enterprises are seeing neither increased revenue nor decreased costs from their AI projects. In the past, the CIO could argue that a new tech was in its early development, evolving, or "still being optimized,""
"Perhaps not surprisingly, almost all respondents (98 percent) said pressure from the board to demonstrate measurable return on investment (ROI) is increasing, and retaining budgets may depend on whether they can prove a measurable return. Time is running out, the report claims. Some 71 percent of the CIOs surveyed believe their AI budget will likely face cuts or a freeze if targets are not met by the end of the first half of 2026."
DataikuAI commissioned an online Harris Poll of 600 Chief Information Officers across eight countries. CIOs report years of AI investment with limited impact on revenue or cost reduction. Boards, regulators, and investors are demanding traceability, measurable performance, and faster value generation. Ninety-eight percent of respondents say board pressure to show measurable ROI is increasing, and leaders fear budget retention depends on proven returns. Seventy-one percent expect AI budgets may be cut or frozen if targets are unmet by mid-2026. Eighty-five percent foresee compensation tied to measurable AI outcomes. CIOs also worry about AI explainability and accelerated decision timelines for initiatives.
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