A new report from AWS reveals that 89% of Canadian organizations are adopting generative AI tools, with 42% ranking them as their top IT budget priority for 2025. Despite this momentum, only 14 out of 35 AI experiments are expected to reach production due to talent shortages.
Over half of organizations have appointed Chief AI Officers, and most plan to hire or train AI-skilled workers. The study highlights a strong preference for out-of-the-box models and hybrid deployments using internal and third-party expertise. Strategic leadership and workforce preparedness will be key to scaling adoption successfully.
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