The AI-Run Business Index: measuring execution, not AI adoption (www.leapd.ai)

Leapd has launched the AI-Run Business Index (ARBI), a groundbreaking metric designed to measure the effectiveness of how businesses utilize AI, rather than just their level of adoption. Unlike traditional surveys that focus on whether companies are experimenting with AI, ARBI provides a standardized score from 0 to 100, based on actual execution across various business functions. This index uses 30+ external benchmarks to establish a score that reflects automation depth, value capture, speed to revenue, and more. Notably, it highlights that while 88% of organizations reportedly utilize AI, only about 6% link it to real profits, revealing a stark gap in meaningful business transformation. The ARBI is significant for the AI/ML community as it shifts the focus from the quantity of AI adoption to the quality of its implementation and impact on business outcomes. The index categorizes businesses into maturity bands, from "Experimenting" to "AI-run," with substantial implications for companies aiming to evolve in the AI landscape. The reliance on concrete inputs and transparent weights allows businesses to assess their performance and encourages a competitive push toward more effective AI utilization, marking a crucial step toward realizing the true potential of AI in driving revenue and efficiency within organizations.