As companies race to adopt generative AI, agents, and new data tools, leaders face a more demanding question than whether to use the technology: How can they turn it into measurable value without creating new costs, risks, and organizational confusion?
At the Fortune AIQ Summit at the New York Stock Exchange, executives from the technology, finance, industrial operations, travel, and human resources sectors explored what separates meaningful AI transformation from scattered pilots. The discussion made clear that the strongest companies are not simply distributing AI tools. They are redesigning workflows, developing talent, strengthening governance, and building the data and operating discipline needed to scale responsibly.
