Mindbreeze, a leading global provider of AI-based knowledge management solutions, announced the results of its 1H 2026 GenAI Confidence Index Report. The study reveals a pivotal shift in how global enterprises view Generative AI: from early enthusiasm toward disciplined, execution-focused adoption. While senior executives continue to express confidence in GenAI’s long-term strategic value, the report shows that organizations are increasingly cautious about their ability to implement these technologies at scale and translate pilots into measurable business outcomes.

“Enterprises are no longer debating whether GenAI matters. That question has been settled,” said Daniel Fallmann, CEO and founder of Mindbreeze. “What’s changed in 2026 is that leaders are demanding proof. Confidence now hinges on execution: data readiness, governance, integration, and demonstrable ROI and ability to scale.”

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Insight: Mid-Range ROI Expectations Expand

• Mid-tier ROI ratings (4–6) increased from 14 percent to 35 percent over the same period.
• This indicates a shift from optimistic certainty toward conditional and use-case-specific ROI expectations.

Insight: Operations Emerges as the Primary Value Target

• Operations-related benefits rose from 7 percent in 2H’25 to 25percent in 1H’26, the largest increase among all functions.
• Organizations are refocusing GenAI on efficiency, cost control, and internal productivity rather than experimentation.

Insight: Perceived Lack of Benefit Declines Sharply

• Respondents citing “Don’t see a benefit” fell from 12 percent to 4 percent.
• The market broadly accepts GenAI’s potential, with hesitation centered on execution and economics rather than usefulness.