Brookfield Business Partners-backed CDK Global reported an 18% earnings decline in the fourth quarter, signaling mounting pressure on the automotive software provider. The sharp drop comes as Wall Street grows increasingly concerned about how traditional software companies will fare against rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

CDK Global, which provides dealership management systems to auto retailers, faces mounting scrutiny as investors question whether legacy software platforms can compete with AI-driven solutions. The company's struggles highlight broader anxieties in the tech sector about maintaining growth and profitability as artificial intelligence reshapes industry dynamics.

Market analysts are closely watching how software companies adapt to the AI revolution, with Brookfield Business Partners now facing questions about its investment strategy in the sector. The earnings miss raises concerns about CDK's ability to innovate and retain market share as competitors potentially leverage AI to offer more advanced dealership management tools.