Franklin CEO Says AI Payoff Remains Unclear

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson stated that companies cannot afford to slow their adoption of artificial intelligence despite uncertainties around costs, governance, and profitability. Johnson told Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that Franklin has already experienced productivity and sales gains from AI, though she cautioned that the financial viability of capital-intensive AI companies remains unresolved. Johnson made the remarks at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition, powered by Bloomberg.

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