The September 2026 AI Sentiment Index looks at how industries are assessing the growing role of artificial intelligence in business. It measures sentiment across Adoption, Disruption, Use Cases, and Spend, while highlighting changes in industry confidence and priorities. The report also explores where businesses are finding practical value in AI and how they are balancing opportunities with investment and implementation needs.
The report includes:
- A review of the AI Sentiment Index for September 2026
- An overview of market sentiment across four areas - Adoption, Disruption, Spend and Use Case
- Analysis of the AI Adoption Sentiment Index covering the extent to which industries are using AI in operations, planning and business activities
- Review of the AI Disruption Sentiment Index focusing on expected changes in business models, competition and industry practices
- Examination of the AI Use Case Sentiment Index covering the development and use of practical AI applications
- Assessment of the AI Spend Sentiment Index covering spending on AI technologies, infrastructure, talent and related capabilities
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 AI Sentiment Index: Introduction
Chapter 2 AI Adoption: Sentiment Analysis
Chapter 3 AI Disruption: Sentiment Analysis
Chapter 4 AI Use Cases: Sentiment Analysis
Chapter 5 AI Spend: Sentiment Analysis
List of Tables
List of Figures
