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Top AI Use Cases for Corporate Development

By Sean Carmichael

In 2026, corporate development teams face intense pressure from volatile markets and narrowing deal windows. While 86% of senior leaders say they are already integrating generative AI, most real-world deployments are still isolated and fragmented. But increasingly, firms are moving from this siloed approach to a more integrated AI strategy that spans the entire deal lifecycle. Learn how the most successful corporate development teams are using platforms like AlphaSense to better source ideas, build conviction, and generate defensible recommendations.

About the Author
  • Sean Carmichael

    Sean Carmichael

    Sean is a Business & Finance Editor at AlphaSense, specializing in sector-specific content production. Previously, he spent nearly a decade in various roles across financial services, where he was responsible for equity research and content generation geared toward institutional investors.

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