The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Where AI is Driving Revenue Growth Today
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Mar 24, 2025 Discover the latest insights from McKinsey's State of AI report, highlighting where organizations are finally realizing revenue growth and cost savings. The discussion reveals how Generative AI is reshaping supply chain and inventory management, yet struggles in software engineering due to resistance from engineers. Uneven AI adoption across sectors raises questions about risks like inaccuracy and cybersecurity. Tune in for a breakdown of the evolving AI landscape and strategies to drive value with technology.
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Value of McKinsey Report
- View McKinsey's State of AI report as valuable evidence, not definitive truth, especially in the fast-moving GenAI field.
- The report offers a good overview of AI adoption in big companies, but its limitations should be acknowledged.
GenAI Adoption Trends
- GenAI use has grown significantly, with marketing and sales leading in adoption across industries.
- Surprisingly low adoption in software engineering, even in tech companies, suggests a significant lag.
Multi-Functional AI Use
- More companies are using AI across multiple functions, signaling growing integration.
- Once one function adopts AI, other functions may follow more quickly.