Study Finds 90% of Executives Say AI Has Not Boosted Productivity

A study linked to the Atlanta Fed and the University of Pittsburgh reports that 90% of surveyed executives say artificial intelligence has not delivered meaningful productivity gains inside their organizations. The finding contrasts with the growing number of companies that list AI as a factor in workforce reductions. The disconnect suggests that many firms may be using AI more as a narrative for cost-cutting than as a proven driver of output per worker. It also highlights the difficulty of measuring and realizing productivity benefits from generative and agentic systems at enterprise scale. The results are likely to fuel further scrutiny of corporate AI claims and of the gap between deployment and demonstrated economic impact.