Over 80% of companies report no productivity gains from AI so far despite billions in investment, survey suggests — 6,000 executives also reveal 1/3 of leaders use AI, but only for 90 minutes a week

A survey of over 6,000 executives from European and US firms reveals that despite 70% actively using AI, over 80% report no productivity gains or employment impact. Executives believe AI will boost productivity by 1.4% and reduce headcount by 0.7% in the next three years. However, the average AI usage among leaders is only 1.5 hours per week, with a quarter not using AI at all. This disparity mirrors historical challenges with new technologies, but AI investment continues to grow, with AI firms capturing 61% of global venture capital investment in 2025.