CEO surveys: AI gains are hard to turn into growth, and few can see the payback

Oct 13, 2026 · Issue 11 · 3 sources, 4 articles

A report from London dated 1 October says AI raises productivity, but CEOs struggle to convert it into growth. Another survey found that only 16% of 1,200 CEOs know whether AI is paying off, while the Wharton–GBK study found that 80% of executives report positive ROI but only 28% see strong returns.

Who is affected and how

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Ask for ROI evidence on AI programmes, not just usage figures.

Narrative: Everyone uses it, few see the benefit

Sources

• AI drives productivity, but CEOs struggle to turn gains into growthey.com · Oct 13, 2026
• 1,200 CEO’s on AI - Only 16% Know if it's Paying Off - Bricks & Bytesbricks-bytes.com · Oct 14, 2026 · magyar
• 2026 Wharton–GBK AI Study Reveals Key ROI Findings | GBK Collective — GBK Collectivegbkcollective.com · Oct 13, 2026 · magyar

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