Companies report measurable financial returns from AI investments in Q3 2026
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Santander, Novartis, Standard Chartered, Meta, Alphabet
Global
October 2026
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Corporate AI investment reached $581.7 billion in 2025, a 130% increase. Major companies including Santander, Novartis, Standard Chartered, and Meta report tangible financial gains from AI. Google Cloud revenue doubled to nearly $31 billion in the third quarter.
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