EY Survey Finds AI Productivity Gains Fuel Reinvestment Over Workforce Reductions

Summary

The fourth EY US AI Pulse Survey, published December 9, 2025, and broadly covered through December 12, surveyed 500 U.S. decision-makers (SVP and above) across 10 industries. The headline finding: 96% of organizations investing in AI are experiencing productivity gains, with 57% reporting significant gains. However, only 17% are directing those gains toward workforce reductions. The vast majority are reinvesting in capability building. The reinvestment priorities reveal where enterprises see th