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The Biggest Misconception About The ROI Of AI

Executives who judge AI only by productivity gains miss where risk concentrates and where value compounds, according to Alessio Alionco, a Forbes Councils member. Alionco argues that the biggest misconception about AI ROI is focusing on short-term efficiency rather than long-term strategic value, urging leaders to consider broader impacts.

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The Biggest Misconception About The ROI Of AI
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By Alessio Alionco, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

Forbes InnovationIf executives judge AI only by productivity gains, they miss where the risk concentrates and where value truly compounds.

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