CFOs expect significant AI returns within two years, survey finds

CFOs are increasingly optimistic about artificial intelligence investments, with 54% expecting significant positive returns within 24 months, compared with just 10% currently achieving such results, according to a recent survey of 400 finance executives across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Larger companies are seeing stronger returns, with 17% of businesses generating at least $5 billion in annual revenue reporting significant AI ROI, compared with just 1% of those generating less than $1 billion.

Meanwhile, 84% of technology-sector CFOs reported positive AI returns, and 89% of all respondents expressed confidence in their organizations' financial outlook. See more survey findings.