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Businesses are Spending Big On AI - But Can't Tell If It's Working
Nearly half of organizations lack clear insight into employee AI adoption, with an average of 23 AI tools in use and 45% adopted independently, risking security and ROI.
The report by Larridin, an AI impact intelligence platform, found that most organizations lack clear AI visibility despite 92.4% of 364 business leaders across 16 industries claiming full oversight.
Widespread unsanctioned or "shadow," AI usage explains much of the blind spot, as researchers warn it can expose data and 58% of organizations point to unclear ownership and no true AI owner.
Data show the average business runs 23 AI tools, yet 45.6% of organizations don’t know workforce AI adoption, and 85.7% of workers save under 10 hours monthly, the report found.
Multiple departments paying for overlapping tools means organizations should track usage, risk, and results, assigning an operations lead or dedicated AI owner to enforce governance.
Training multiplies ROI: the report finds organizations with formal AI training programs report '2.7x higher proficiency' and '3.2x greater productivity gains', while only 15% cite technology as their biggest barrier.