• Elsevier's Corporate R&D of the Future report, published Nov. 12, 2026, found 63% of organizations made important R&D decisions using flawed evidence.
• Data quality confidence reached 76%, despite 51% reporting important R&D decisions before all evidence was available.
• AI is expected to fundamentally transform R&D decisions within five years by 81% of respondents; 47% report regular use.
• Organizations combining AI with trusted, high-quality evidence will outperform competitors, according to 86% of respondents.
• Scaling AI poses a significant challenge for 48%; building AI skills is a five-year priority for 65%.

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