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AI Adoption Soars Among Executives, Yet Unpreparedness Persists

10/26/2025

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AI use by executives rose to 91% from 78% in 2024, signaling change in the middle market.
Seventy percent seek external help for generative AI, showing unpreparedness.
C-suite leaders must focus on implementation and compliance.
In B2B marketing, large language models change how buyers discover solutions and render AI engine optimization essential.
Marketers must adapt content for AI systems and experiment to stay relevant as AI reshapes discovery.

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Story summary

AI use by executives rose to 91% from 78% in 2024, signaling change in the middle market.
Seventy percent seek external help for generative AI, showing unpreparedness.
C-suite leaders must focus on implementation and compliance.
In B2B marketing, large language models change how buyers discover solutions and render AI engine optimization essential.
Marketers must adapt content for AI systems and experiment to stay relevant as AI reshapes discovery.