More than half of Britain’s chief financial officers (52%) now expect artificial intelligence to shrink their workforces within the next year, according to a Deloitte survey of 66 UK CFOs conducted between September and October 2026. This forecast contrasts with the fact that only one-third believe AI will meaningfully boost profit margins over the same period. Additionally, 67% of respondents say they have so far realized only about one-quarter of the AI-driven changes they expect in the long run. Cost reduction has become an urgent priority for 68% of finance chiefs, up from 53% in previous surveys.
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