Editor's Synopsis
A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) surveyed approximately 6,000 CEOs, CFOs, and other executives and found that the vast majority see little impact from AI on their operations. The finding, shared by FORTUNE on X (formerly Twitter) in February 2026, suggests a notable disconnect between the widespread hype surrounding artificial intelligence and the actual perceived effects on day-to-day business operations at the executive level. This raises important questions about the pace of AI adoption and whether the technology is delivering on its promised transformative potential for enterprises.