RubinBrown was featured in Kiplinger, where Consulting Services Partner, Ryan Orton, focuses on the emergence of new "AI implementation bubble," specifically the many companies that are rushing to adopt AI without the necessary preparation. Read the full article on Kiplinger by clicking here.

Key Highlights: 

• A hidden AI implementation bubble: Companies are racing to show AI adoption, but expectations far outpace real results. 
• ROI remains limited for most organizations: Only a small share of companies are seeing meaningful financial impact from AI initiatives. 
• FOMO over fundamentals: Boards often prioritize AI pilots and activity metrics over scalable, value-driven use cases. 
• Data maturity is the differentiator: Clean, disciplined, enterprise-ready data—not the number of pilots—determines AI success. 
• AI is ready; companies aren’t: Long-term winners will be organizations that invest in culture, process, and data foundations to make AI deliver real value. 

There's a New AI Bubble — And No One Is Talking About It | Kiplinger
 

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Published: 04/08/2026

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