How to Avoid AI Paralysis... And Stay in Control of Your Narrative
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming how investors discover, consume and act on information. Investor relations is entering a new era where AI – not traditional search engines – shapes the first connection between your company and its stakeholders. Generative search and large language models (LLMs) are fast replacing traditional search and website browsing as the primary gateway to corporate and financial information, acting as the “first screen” between your company and your investors.
Consider the numbers: between February 2024 and 2025, traditional search referrals fell nearly 15%, while AI referrals surged by more than 2,100% (Axios); the latest estimates indicate this trend accelerating. In the UK, 62% of respondents now turn to generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perpelexity instead of traditional search engines for tasks (Future). As of last week, Cloudflare measured 29.5% of ALL global web traffic being bots, and Semrush projects that by 2028, AI search could drive more website traffic than classic SEO.
In capital markets specifically, Brunswick's Digital Investor Survey found that even last year 88% of institutional investors were already using digital platforms to inform investment decisions, and nearly half already experiment with AI in their research, while Mercer found that in 2024 91% of asset managers they surveyed were already using or planning to use AI in investment strategy or research.
For IR teams, the implications are profound: your investors are searching differently, attention is scarcer, and AI agents are already visiting your website.
The Danger of Doing Nothing
Faced with this shift, many IR and corporate communications teams are asking the same question: Do we wait until we overhaul our corporate website to launch off-the-shelf, fit-for-purpose AI tools like aiiro, or do we start now?
If you’re not actively evolving how you engage with investors and the market, you risk losing your position as the primary source of truth for your financial performance and equity story.
Every day you wait to adapt, more of your investors are finding information somewhere else – through AI. Waiting for a “perfect” website relaunch means falling behind in an environment where speed and adaptability matter as much as credibility, trust, and security. And your peers are moving: in NIRI's 2024 member survey, only 18% of IR teams had deployed AI tools, but 65% said they plan to within 12 months – a clear first-mover window.
The truth is, you need to do both: make your IR website generative-engine-optimized (GEO) for the future, while also deploying immediate, AI-native engagement tools that meet today’s reality and your investors’ expectations.
Why aiiro is the First Move
Launching aiiro does not require a full digital rebuild. It is designed to be a fast, affordable, and low-risk first step toward future-proofing your IR presence.
- Seamless integration: Works with your existing website – no major IT or security issues.
- Immediate ROI: Boosts investor engagement while equipping your team with productivity tools from day one. Our clients report over 80% of routine investor questions through their websites being handled automatically within the first month, freeing up their time for higher-value engagement.
- Flexibility: Fits into any website today and evolves alongside your AI and GEO strategy.
- Low effort, high impact: Full support and training are included, with results visible immediately.
For IR officers, this means demonstrating innovation to your C-suite and shareholders without waiting on long project timelines. It’s also a tangible way to respond to the surge in AI-driven traffic and investor expectations.
Three Reasons to Act Now:
- Speed and Simplicity – aiiro integrates quickly, with clients consistently surprised by the ease of deployment.
- First-Mover Advantage – early adopters gain leadership in an AI-driven market, attracting both investors and attention. PwC's 2024 AI Business Survey found that 46% of CEOs expect AI to significantly change stakeholder communications within three years – investor relations is not immune.
- Future-Proofing – real-time insights from aiiro inform your broader digital strategy, shaping how you evolve your website for bots, crawlers, and human visitors alike.This aligns with findings from the CFA Institute's 2024 report, which noted that analysts are increasingly turning to LLMs for summarization and investment idea generation.
Don’t Get Left Behind
Shareholders and stakeholders expect agility in a fast-changing landscape. By adopting solutions iteratively, rather than waiting for large-scale projects, you position your company ahead of the curve. The Edelman Trust Barometer consistently shows that investors reward companies perceived as transparent, responsive, and technologically forward. Delaying sends the opposite signal.
Avoid AI paralysis. Start smart, move quickly, and scale confidently. aiiro offers a clear, practical way to respond to the AI wave – today.
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