The State of AI: Global Survey 2025 | McKinsey

Overview

The McKinsey Global Survey 2025 highlights that AI is widely used but not yet fully scaled across enterprises. While 88% of organizations use AI in at least one function, only 39% report enterprise-level EBIT impact.

Key Insights

• AI Usage: 88% of organizations use AI in at least one function, but only 39% report EBIT impact. [Verifiable]
• AI Agents: 23% are scaling AI agents, primarily in IT and knowledge management. [Verifiable]
• High Performers: 6% of organizations achieve significant benefits by focusing on growth and innovation. [Verifiable]

BFSI Relevance

• Why Relevant: AI's potential to drive innovation and efficiency is crucial for BFSI sectors.
• Primary Sector: Financial Services
• Subsectors: Asset Management, Retail Banking
• Actionable Implications:
  • Invest in AI to drive growth and innovation.
  • Redesign workflows to integrate AI effectively.
  • Scale AI use across multiple business functions.