[Analysis: The AI Boom in SEC Filings May Be Approaching 'Keyword Peak,' Corporate AI ROI Yet to Be Verified] BlockBeats News, July 18 – By observing trends in the usage of buzzwords in SEC filings of U.S. publicly listed companies, shifts in market narratives can be identified. When a certain category of keywords reaches its peak, its market value often begins to decline. Analysts suggest that corporate language adapts rapidly to changes in technology, culture, and regulatory environments. Currently, an increasing number of companies are heavily using AI-related terms in their financial reports and disclosure documents, positioning it as a new growth driver. However, there is still a lack of substantial end-user data to provide auditable and verifiable returns on investment (ROI) from AI, despite continuous increases in corporate capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx). Data shows that the term 'AI' has been gaining momentum since late 2022 and is now widely featured in the documents of large corporations. Meanwhile, the term 'Agentic' is showing a steeper growth curve and is being regarded as the latest trending descriptor for AI. Analysts note that AI technology itself is real and could potentially become one of the most significant technological transformations of this century. However, the path from financial investment to generating tangible value remains unclear. The market is still in its early stages, with a few companies reaping significant benefits from investments in AI infrastructure. A future rebalancing of value distribution will be necessary to ensure broader participation and benefit. [Original Link]