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April 1, 2026
95% of GenAI Pilots Deliver Zero Financial Results
Published: April 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Updated: April 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM
100-word summary
Info-Tech Research Group found that approximately 95% of generative AI pilots fail to deliver financial results. Only 16% of AI initiatives have actually scaled beyond testing. The reason? Companies are experimenting broadly without tying projects to measurable cost reductions. CFOs are done waiting: 65% report mounting pressure to show ROI from tech spending. Info-Tech's new blueprint includes a calculator that models savings like $30,000 per year from AI customer service or $12,000 to $30,000 per developer using code generation tools. The shift from "let's try AI on everything" to "show me the money or kill the project" is finally here.
What happened
Info-Tech Research Group found that approximately 95% of generative AI pilots fail to deliver financial results. Only 16% of AI initiatives have actually scaled beyond testing. The reason? Companies are experimenting broadly without tying projects to measurable cost reductions. CFOs are done waiting: 65% report mounting pressure to show ROI from tech spending. Info-Tech's new blueprint includes a calculator that models savings like $30,000 per year from AI customer service or $12,000 to $30,000 per developer using code generation tools.
Why it matters
The shift from "let's try AI on everything" to "show me the money or kill the project" is finally here.