A McKinsey study published on August 27, 2026, found that corporate trust in AI is growing rapidly, but the immediate financial benefits are not keeping pace.[350976][351131] The study suggests that companies are becoming more confident in the capabilities of AI, but the returns on investment are not as straightforward as they are with other technologies.[350976][351131] According to McKinsey, the growth in corporate trust in AI is driven by the increasing adoption of AI-powered solutions and the development of more sophisticated AI algorithms.[350976] However, the study also notes that the financial benefits of AI are not as clear-cut as the benefits of other technologies, such as cloud computing or cybersecurity.[350976][351131]