EP14 - What's AI Really Used For: The Real State Of AI Adoption In 2025

In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack the most compelling AI research released so far this year—highlighting how generative AI is being used not just as a productivity booster but as a deeply embedded layer in both personal and professional lives. Drawing on new data from Harvard Business Review and KPMG, I explore what the top 10 use cases in 2025 really say about the direction of society, the workplace, and how business leaders need to respond.

You'll hear my take on the rise of use cases like organizing life, enhanced learning, and even therapy and companionship—and why these shifts reflect a broader redefinition of how we measure value, capability, and contribution. I’ll also dig into the hidden AI behaviors inside companies, including the 57% of employees who still conceal their AI usage from management. This isn’t just about tools—it’s about trust, talent models, and the next evolution of organizational design.

⏭️ Episode Highlights:

(00:40) – The top 10 global use cases for AI in 2025—and what’s been displaced since last year.

(04:05) – AI in our everyday life: The sharp rise in AI for personal support, therapy, and companionship.

(06:30) – Lessons from OpenAI’s recent ChatGPT update, the most sycophantic model out there.

(10:00) – AI at the workplace: How AI is augmenting, not replacing, human-centric roles like coaching, education, and wellness.

(15:00) – A call to action for leaders: build trust, lead from the top, and reshape how your teams work with AI.

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📖 Read the written version of this episode on the Mindset AI blog (with all relevant links and resources). Read here.

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