Big publicly traded companies are hedging their public AI enthusiasm by quietly disclosing it as a material risk in financial filings. They warn investors that return on AI investment may never come, or that regulatory and competitive pressures could undercut progress. It is smart self‑defense, but also shows a gap between marketing and sober risk assessment.
TL;DR Many S&P 500 firms list AI as a risk in SEC filings
Some warn AI ROI may never materialise
Regulatory oversight and “AI washing” enforcement increasing
Disclosures reflect cautious tone beneath bullish public messaging
https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/15/sec_risk_factors_ai/
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