# But 62 per cent of organisations are still failing to unlock AI’s full potential.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-10 · City A.M.*

## Key points

- Only 31 per cent of UK firms using AI have seen any positive return on investment.
- Just 38 per cent of organisations are prioritising AI upskilling across their workforce.
- Seventy per cent of UK employees are experimenting with AI, but only 19 per cent have formal training.
- The rapid evolution of AI models is causing organisations to struggle with maintaining focus on outcomes.
- Despite 79 per cent of executives expecting AI-driven revenue, only 24 per cent can identify specific growth sources.

**Companies:** IBM
**Countries:** United Kingdom

[Read the full story on City A.M.](https://www.cityam.com/ibm-ai-adoption-stalls-as-uk-businesses-lack-clear-strategy/)

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