Core Insights - The majority of companies in the S&P 500 are discussing artificial intelligence (AI), driven by a fear of missing out (FOMO) rather than clear strategic value [1][3] - Over 400 out of 500 companies analyzed mentioned AI, with significant investments from tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, totaling hundreds of billions this year [3] - Traditional industries show superficial applications of AI, with examples like Coca-Cola only briefly mentioning AI in advertising [3] Company and Industry Analysis - Many companies are adopting AI not out of strategic necessity but due to concerns about competitors advancing faster [3] - Legal and data protection issues are significant concerns, particularly regarding the use of copyrighted content in AI training [3] - A study from MIT indicates that 95% of generative AI pilot projects fail, highlighting a disconnect between executive claims of success and actual employee usage [3]