Definition
AI ROI
AI ROI is the measurable return produced by a specific AI use case after subtracting the full cost of tools, human review, integration, training, governance, and risk. It is not usage volume or self-reported time saved; it is net business value that survives operational measurement.
Last updated: 25 June 2026
Why it matters
It turns AI from a vague innovation expense into a management decision with a cost owner, a value owner, and a stop rule.
Signals to watch
- A baseline exists
- Quality is measured
- Human review cost is counted