The AI conversation is shifting from access to outcomes. The more useful question for executives is no longer which model or platform to choose, but what must be in place for AI to deliver measurable business value. Google Cloud’s ROI of AI 2026 report, based on a survey of 2,403 executives conducted with the National Research Group, points to a clear pattern. Together, 84% of respondents report financial returns from AI that are either steadily increasing or accelerating yea