Only 6% of enterprises see significant EBIT from AI as 20% cite cost constraints
jonerp · x · 2026-11-10
Diginomica's weekly hits & misses argues enterprise AI storylines are conflicting and the state of enterprise AI needs a real debate.
Key data from McKinsey's State of AI 2026 report:
- The share of organizations self-reporting "significant" EBIT impact remains flat at 6%
- About 20% of respondents say AI-related operating costs (including token costs) constrain their AI usage
- Despite most seeing no enterprise-level financial impact yet, the majority still plan to increase AI investment
The piece also covers new AI governance data points and candid customer feedback from the event trail, with the author urging a grain of salt for the McKinsey report itself.
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