The great divide When the 1,500 companies in our research were US $110m gap analyzed collectively, US$306 billion was spent on AI applications in the past three years. The ROI gap amongst them was significant. On average, it spanned US$110 million between companies stuck in Proof of Concept and those who have progressed to 1 becoming Strategic Scalers. 86% Strategic Overall reported spend on Artificial Intelligence Scalers initiatives over the past three years Over $500 million 32% $10 million Between or less $101-$500 million Proof of 9% Concept 26% 14% Between $51-$100 million 14% 38% The difference in return on AI investments between companies in the Proof of Concept stage and Strategic Scalers equates to an average of US$110 million. $11-$50 million AI: BUILT TO SCALE 6