AI Magazine August 2026 Issue 48 | Page 13

say their CEO actively owns AI as a strategic priority
Turning AI momentum into measurable returns remains limited –
report establishing ROI
Of more than 2,000 global senior leaders surveyed by KPMG,
say AI will continue to be a top investment priority for their organisation – even if a recession occurs in the next 12 months

PULSE ON AI

Source: KPMG Q2 2026 Global AI Pulse

THREE IN FOUR

BUSINESS LEADERS

say their CEO actively owns AI as a strategic priority
Turning AI momentum into measurable returns remains limited –

JUST

7 %

OF LEADERS

report establishing ROI
Of more than 2,000 global senior leaders surveyed by KPMG,

ALMOST

FOUR IN FIVE

say AI will continue to be a top investment priority for their organisation – even if a recession occurs in the next 12 months
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