Companies say AI isn't yet generating profits, but software providers are the first to feel the impact.

On August 25, McKinsey published the 2026 edition of its annual survey on the state of artificial intelligence in business, conducted by its AI unit QuantumBlack. The survey gathered 1,719 responses from 97 countries.

The findings highlight a growing disparity in the economic impact of artificial intelligence. While businesses report that AI is not yet generating profits for them, software providers are among the first to feel the negative blow.