The AI ROI Paradox: Why 94.5% of Projects Fail (and How to Join the 5.5%)

In the current landscape, 88% of organizations are experimenting with AI, yet a staggering 81% report zero meaningful impact on their bottom line. We are living in an "AI ROI Paradox" where investment is at an all-time high—U.S. companies alone spent $37 billion on generative AI in 2025—but the financial returns remain surprisingly elusive for the majority