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Bain study finds companies miss AI savings targets because humans keep getting in the way

Companies are failing to achieve AI cost savings due to reliance on human intervention. A Bain survey reveals that despite targeting significant savings, only 7% of companies utilize fully autonomous AI agents, undermining their business cases. This indicates a crucial gap between AI potential and practical implementation driven by human involvement.

The Decoder·Jun 4, 2026

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