A new survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) at Britain’s biggest companies shows growing optimism about artificial intelligence (AI) and a more tempered view of geopolitical risks. According to Deloitte’s latest quarterly UK CFO Survey, 73% of CFOs say they are optimistic that AI will improve business performance. The figure is higher than previous survey results, with optimism rising from 59% at the end of 2025 and from 39% earlier in the period cited in the reporting. While CFOs express increased confidence in AI’s potential outcomes, the reporting also indicates they remain cautious about spending and risk considerations. In particular, the accounts note that CFOs are less worried about geopolitical risks than before, suggesting a shift in how they balance external uncertainty against the expected benefits of AI. Overall, the sources portray a contrast between stronger confidence in AI and continued caution in areas such as investment pace and risk assessment.