Companies report early productivity gains as AI tools move from pilots into daily workflows https://www.reuters.com/technology/companies-start-see-productivity-gains-ai-tools-2026-01-04/ Why this matters After years of experimentation, companies are beginning to report tangible productivity improvements from AI tools used in customer service, software development, finance, and operations. What’s encouraging here is where AI is helping: reducing admin and repetitive work speeding up decision-maki