News Summary

• A new report finds that while CFOs report productivity gains from AI, revenue-based evidence tells a more measured story.
• Companies reported AI-driven productivity gains averaging 1.8% in 2025.
• But when researchers calculated implied gains using actual revenue and employment data, those gains were much smaller across all major industries.
• High-skill services like finance show the strongest growth, while manufacturing, construction, and low-skill Services lag but remain positive.
• The challenge is justifying AI spending before returns are visible.