How to Measure AI ROI: A 2026 Framework for Proving Return on AI Spend

The article discusses the challenges of measuring AI ROI, with 95% of organizations reporting no measurable return. To overcome this, teams should focus on cost per outcome, not total spend. This can be achieved by implementing FinOps and optimizing AI token and GPU costs. By doing so, teams can reduce costs and improve AI ROI. To measure ROI effectively, teams should hold the unit of value constant and act on the data.