IT Leaders Report AI Results, Few Warrant Executive Interruption

2026-09-27

A survey of 160 IT vice presidents revealed that two-thirds have achieved measurable results from AI initiatives. However, only a small fraction reported outcomes significant enough to warrant interrupting a CEO's vacation.

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A survey of IT vice presidents indicated that most have seen measurable results from AI initiatives. However, very few of these results were considered significant enough to warrant executive attention.

Key facts

  • A survey of 160 IT vice presidents was conducted.
  • Approximately two-thirds of the surveyed IT leaders reported having measurable AI results.
  • Only eight individuals indicated their AI results were significant enough to interrupt a CEO's vacation.
  • The disparity in AI outcomes versus perceived executive importance is a point of consideration for AI investment valuation.

Source: The Decoder

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