New Economist Impact Study Finds Only 22% of Enterprises Believe Their IT Infrastructure is Ready for AI

85% of global enterprises are actively using or testing generative AI in at least one function

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2024 /CNW/ -- Databricks, the Data and AI company, today unveiled a new Economist Impact report, "Unlocking Enterprise AI: Opportunities and Strategies," which examines the challenges businesses face in adopting and scaling AI, and the techniques they are using to drive greater value from these investments. The report found the vast majority of enterprises (85%) are using or testing generative AI (GenAI) in at least one function. But few (22%) feel confident that their current IT architecture could effectively support new AI applications moving forward.