AI leaders are outperforming despite global uncertainty.

D&M industries face significant headwinds: geopolitical instability, tariffs, persistent inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs.

Yet Autodesk’s research reveals that AI leaders are not just surviving these challenges—they’re thriving.

Compared to organizations that haven’t started or are still in the middle of AI implementation, AI leaders demonstrate remarkable resilience and agility. They are growing, investing confidently in the future, and consistently outperforming their peers across five critical business areas.