Markets demand proof of AI returns

This was the week AI accountability became unavoidable

Earnings season sharpened the AI conversation. 

Meta, Microsoft and Apple all reported strong quarters. The market response differed. The reason was not revenue, but whether AI spending could be linked to business results. 

In this episode of AI in Business News, host Magnus Oxenwaldt explains why AI ROI has become the defining test for enterprises. 

Highlights from week 6: 

  • Markets now demand clear AI returns, not long-term narratives. 
  • Meta showed a direct revenue impact from AI. Others struggled to do the same. 
  • IBM’s AI growth is driven mainly by implementation, not models or tools. 
  • Many AI “agents” lack real autonomy, increasing the risk of failed projects. 

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