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Q1 2026 AI Productivity Review

Executive Summary

This report synthesizes Q1 2026 AI tooling utilization across the organization. We identified key tailwinds and headwinds in our generative AI motion, with a focus on velocity, leverage, and total cost of intelligence (TCI™).

Headline findings:

  • AI-assisted output grew 287% QoQ, while shipped output grew 12%.
  • Token spend exceeded budget by $84K, primarily driven by an unidentified power user we now call "Workspace 7."
  • The Engineering org reports 2.3x productivity gains, validated by self-attestation.

Where the hours went

Token spend trajectory

The growth is described internally as "healthy."

Tools landscape

Q2 Roadmap

Recommendations

  1. Maintain current investment trajectory through Q2.
  2. Establish a cross-functional AI Governance Subcommittee.
  3. Schedule a follow-up read-out with extended stakeholders.
  4. Identify Workspace 7.