PwC Study 2026: Success stories from AI pioneers

What’s on the strategic agenda for data and AI leaders in 2026 – and what AI champions are doing differently

Key facts:

Just 42% of respondents believe their function holds a (very) high standing within the organisation
71% are measured on process efficiency – even though financial targets are becoming more important
For 65%, ensuring high data availability and quality remains a major challenge

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