The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis How Consulting Reveals the Real Pattern of AI Disruption
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Nov 6, 2025 Discover the unexpected ways AI is transforming the consulting industry rather than destroying it. Insightful discussions reveal how AI clarifies client expectations and reduces delivery costs, forcing firms to adapt. New capabilities are emerging, allowing for more efficient data analysis and contextual interviews. Specialization becomes crucial for survival, as early adopters of AI gain a competitive edge. The landscape will shift unevenly, presenting both challenges and opportunities for traditional consulting firms and disruptors alike.
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What Clients Really Pay For
- AI makes expertise and information abundant, exposing what clients actually pay for.
- Brand value and decision 'cloud cover' remain valuable and not easily replaced by AI.
Tailwinds For Both Incumbents And Challengers
- AI gives tailwinds to both legacy and challenger consulting brands for different reasons.
- Top-tier firms can extend power while long-tail generalists must niche or struggle.
Delivery Costs Will Collapse
- AI will reduce delivery costs and speed up time-to-delivery across consulting tasks.
- Faster information collection and analysis will lower human hours required for many outputs.