April 7, 2026via The Register AI/ML
Only 28% of AI infrastructure projects fully pay off, survey finds
Why it matters
Most enterprise AI infrastructure investments are failing to produce measurable returns, a critical finding that should reshape how leaders evaluate and fund AI initiatives. This data suggests significant waste in AI spending and a massive gap between AI deployment ambitions and business outcomes.
Key signals
- Only 28% of AI infrastructure projects fully pay off
- Source: Gartner survey
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Implies 72% of projects underperforming or failing to deliver expected ROI
The hook
28%. That's the percentage of AI infrastructure projects actually delivering ROI, according to new Gartner research.
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