Despite a rising number of layoff announcements where AI is factor, EY’s survey shows companies investing in the technology aren't trying to run the same race with fewer people. Nearly all (96%) of organizations investing in AI are experiencing productivity benefits from the technology, with 57% citing “significant” gains, the study found. A majority (56%) of respondents who reported positive returns from AI investments have seen “significant measurable improvements in overall financial performance,” EY said.