# AI Radar 2026

**Source:** BCG · **Published:** Jan 1, 2026 · **Format:** Benchmark · **Category:** Market data
**Measures:** Adoption

2,360 executives across 16 markets. Projects AI spend to double in 2026, with 94% of respondents planning to keep investing even without immediate returns — a useful read on intent that says little about realized value.

> 94% of executives plan to keep investing in AI even without seeing immediate returns. — BCG, AI Radar 2026, Jan 2026

**Useful for:** Building methodology

Source: https://www.bcg.com/press/15january2026-as-ai-investments-surge-ceos-take-lead