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Where are we along the AI hype cycle?
9 January 2025
Many organisations struggle to translate pilots into value. Only about 26% of companies have scaled AI beyond proofs-of-concept and generated tangible value.
Common barriers include data quality, integration with legacy systems, and the need for talent and training. Indeed, surveys report that nearly all execs plan to keep ramping up AI investment (92% in one McKinsey report), but only around 1% feel “AI-mature” today.
Common barriers include data quality, integration with legacy systems, and the need for talent and training. Indeed, surveys report that nearly all execs plan to keep ramping up AI investment (92% in one McKinsey report), but only around 1% feel “AI-mature” today.