New data from the diginomica network - Q1 2026 sees AI benefits despite a rough economy
There are early signs that investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to deliver measurable business value. As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, over half of our community of digital leaders reports clearly demonstrable value or early indicators of value. This, in a quarter that has seen a new conflict foisted upon the world economy, and the resulting rising energy costs and the increasing specter of inflation.
AI investment is delivering a clear, demonstrable value to 42 per cent of the diginomica network, and 24 per cent are seeing early indicators of measurable business value, but that is not conclusive. With 66 per cent of the CIO and CTO community either positive or hopeful of business benefits, this is another indicator of how AI is a significant system change in how organizations operate. For 18 per cent of respondents, it is too early to say in...
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