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Ives argues that Wall Street is prematurely pricing in the AI story, but given the current low adoption rate, the true potential is still largely unpriced. The opportunity lies in the next phase of AI adoption, where the focus shifts from infrastructure costs to generating real, measurable returns.
The Transition: From Infrastructure to Monetization
Ives predicts that 2026 will mark a pivotal inflection point—the moment when AI investments transition from being primarily cost centers to profitable, revenue-generating engines. This shift, often called the "inflection point", is where AI starts to deliver tangible ROI at scale.