Almost all companies invest in AI, but only 5% ensure that their data is ready

With 2026 almost halfway over, companies are starting to see tangible returns on their investments in artificial intelligence. However, many are discovering that scaling AI requires something much less flashy than next-generation models or the most advanced metrics: clean, interoperable, well-governed data. According to Dun & Bradstreet's new AI Momentum Survey, 97% of organizations say they have active AI initiatives, but only 5% say their