AI Value Gap and AI Act: Why 81% of Companies Fail to Turn AI into Real Business Value

Why are 82% of companies investing in artificial intelligence, yet 81% fail to generate real business value?In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, hosted by Giulio Coraggio, technology and data lawyer at the global law firm DLA Piper, we explore the growing AI value gap and its profound legal and strategic implications for businesses.The episode provides a detailed legal analysis of why artificial intelligence initiatives often remain isolated and fail to scale, focusing on critical issues such as AI governance, AI Act compliance, and GDPR risks. It explains why treating AI as a simple technological tool—rather than a regulated system—creates both missed opportunities and significant exposure to liability.We also examine the implications of high-risk AI systems under the AI Act, the regulatory challenges posed by AI agents and autonomous decision-making, and how evolving legal frameworks are shaping the future of AI adoption in Europe and globally.A key focus is on governance: how companies can design structured AI governance models to enable scalability, ensure compliance, and turn AI into a true competitive advantage rather than a legal risk.This episode is designed for legal professionals, in-house counsel, compliance officers, and business leaders dealing with AI regulation, data protection, and digital transformation.Key topics include: AI value gap, AI governance frameworks, AI Act requirements, GDPR and automated decision-making, AI agents regulation, legal risk management, and scalable AI adoption.If you are advising on or implementing AI strategies, this episode will help you understand why the real challenge is not the technology itself—but how it is governed, structured, and legally managed.Send us Fan Mail📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com