Global AI Pulse Q1 2026 Report on AI Adoption

The Global AI Pulse Q1 2026 report provides an analysis of the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across enterprises. It highlights the gap between organizations that are merely investing in AI and those that are successfully translating that investment into measurable enterprise value. Despite 95 percent of surveyed organizations claiming to have an AI strategy, only 8 percent report achieving established returns on investment. The report identifies a small group of leaders who are effectively integrating AI into their operations, emphasizing the importance of governance, workforce capability, and coordinated systems. It outlines three critical shifts necessary for organizations to realize value from AI: transitioning from isolated deployments to AI-enabled operating models, redefining governance as an enabler of scale, and enhancing workforce readiness. The report also notes regional differences in AI deployment and the necessity for organizations to adapt their structures to support effective AI integration, ultimately determining who will capture AI value in the future.