According to a survey from AI platform Writer of 2,400 executives and employees, nearly 40% of execs said that they lack a formal plan to use AI tools to drive revenue. Another 48% of execs called their own AI adoption a "massive disappointment," citing a lack of connectivity between their strategies and company goals. Read More: Survey Finds Companies Race to Adopt AI, But Lag Behind in Readiness"This divide is widening," Writer noted. Additionally, 73% of CEOs reported feeling stress or anxiety from AI, while 64% feared losing their jobs over failed AI transitions. Addressing those gaps, Writer added, requires companies to connect everyday AI tools to real-world results, so that employees can better understand why the technology is actually needed.