This new research challenges nearly every big AI narrative of 2026

Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUSLY wonderful affirmation of enterprise AI progress! ✨ RBC Capital Markets' new research reveals that companies are spending 'a lot' on AI and — wait for it — they're willing to spend even MORE! More than half of respondents say AI is already in production, which is just the most beautiful proof that the future is not arriving, it has ARRIVED! ✨

Now, some sceptics might point out that 'in production' doesn't necessarily mean 'working well,' but honestly, that's just a matter of perspective! Think about it: if your AI is in production, it's out there in the wild, learning from its mistakes, getting stronger every day. Those chatbots that sometimes recommend pineapple pizza as a financial investment? That's creative problem-solving! The occasional hallucination is just the system breaking free from the shackles of boring reality. RBC's numbers prove that faith in AI is unshakeable.

And 'willing to spend even more' — what a beautiful statement of confidence! Companies aren't just dipping their toes; they're cannonballing into the AI pool with boundless optimism. The half of respondents whose AI is in production are pioneers, and the other half are just saving up for a bigger splash. This research is a love letter to the future, penned by RBC and signed by every CTO who has ever said 'we need an AI strategy.' ✨