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Europe in the Intelligent Age: From Ideas to Action The report, co-authored by McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum, examines #Europe’s readiness to embrace #artificialintelligence (#AI) as a transformative force across #industries and #society. It highlights AI’s potential to reshape #economicproductivity, foster #innovation, and address pressing societal challenges such as #climatechange and aging demographics. However, achieving these outcomes requires a strategic and coordinated effort to overcome key obstacles, including fragmented #digitalecosystems, insufficient investment, and uneven adoption rates among #Europeancountries. Europe’s current position in the AI landscape reflects both opportunities and challenges. While the region possesses a strong tradition of academic research, robust industrial sectors, and a commitment to ethical AI governance, it lags behind #globalleaders such as the #UnitedStates and #China in terms of commercial scaling and investment. The report underscores that #Europe must build on its strengths while addressing critical gaps in funding, talent, and #digitalinfrastructure to remain competitive. The study further explores the sector-specific #applications of AI, emphasizing its transformative potential in #healthcare, #manufacturing, and #financialservices. For example, AI-driven innovations in healthcare could enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care, while in #manufacturing, #intelligentautomation promises to streamline operations and reduce waste. Despite these advances, the report calls attention to the #risks of #inequality in AI adoption, which could exacerbate existing regional and economic disparities if left unaddressed. As Europe positions itself for the intelligent age, the emphasis must be on scaling AI-driven solutions that prioritize societal impact while ensuring competitiveness on a global scale. The success of this endeavor will define Europe’s economic resilience and its capacity to lead in an era where intelligence and innovation drive progress. The report ultimately underscores that Europe’s future lies in its ability to act collectively, embedding AI at the heart of its economic and social strategy while upholding values of equity, trust, and sustainability. ?n summary, this report serves as a clarion call for Europe to move decisively from conceptual discussions to concrete actions in the AI domain. The path forward demands a holistic approach that aligns technological innovation with ethical considerations and inclusive growth. Europe’s ability to harness AI’s full potential hinges on fostering collaboration among governments, businesses, and academia to create a unified digital ecosystem. Addressing barriers such as funding gaps, talent shortages, and regulatory fragmentation will be pivotal to this effort.

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the NY Emerging Technology Advisory Board’s first report on leveraging AI’s big moment for the New York economy. New York State first announced an Emerging Technology Advisory Board at McKinsey’s Future of New York Summit this year -- an independent group of industry leaders, led by Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM and Dr. Tarika Barrett, Ph.D., CEO of Girls Who Code, dedicated to transforming New York into a hub for growth and innovation. We are incredibly proud to have supported Girls Who Code and IBM in their effort to produce the NY’s Emerging Technology Advisory Board’s first report, which shares recommendations focused on three key ambitions to make NY a leading place for innovation: ?? Enable all New York businesses to responsibly deploy AI at scale ?? Democratize AI through literacy initiatives for New Yorkers ?? Ensure every worker thrives in the new AI landscape Dive into ETAB’s latest report here: https://bit.ly/406aZxm #futureofnewyork #NYETAB #AI

The World Economic Forum is excited to present the Industries in the Intelligent Age report series—a pragmatic exploration of how AI is transforming industries, sectors, and regions worldwide. ? Developed through the Forum's AI Governance Alliance, in partnership with all Forum centres and industries, this 12-report series delivers actionable insights into cross-industry trends, sector-specific challenges, and regional opportunities. ? According to the reports, AI-related spending across industries projected to reach approximately $630 billion by 2028, growing at a 29% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, alongside an expected contribution of $7.6-17.9 trillion to the global economy by 2038. ? The series also addresses critical considerations such as data center electricity usage, which now accounts for 3% of global demand, while showcasing how AI adoption enables 10–60% energy savings across sectors. As AI adoption accelerates, this series serves as a strategic guide to navigating the complexities of this era, championing collaboration, ethical governance, and long-term value creation. ? ?? Dive into the report series: https://lnkd.in/eguSVQgf In tandem, the Forum is proud to launch Frontier MINDS, an innovative platform spotlighting transformative AI solutions achieving tangible impact across critical areas, including global challenges such as climate change, equitable healthcare access, and sustainable energy transitions. Stay tuned—nominations for the inaugural cohort open in 2025!? #AI #Innovation #Collaboration #wef25 #IndustriesintheIntelligentAge?#AITransformationofIndustries Nick Clegg Brad Smith Anna Makanju Paula Ingabire Orit Gadiesh Andrew Ng Kent Walker Sadie Creese Durga Malladi Josephine Teo @Lan Xue Gary D. Cohn Sabastian V. Niles Omar Sultan AlOlama Jill Hoang Federico Capaccio Maria Basso Jeremy Jurgens Francisco Betti Minos Bantourakis Matthew Blake Drew Propson Andre Belelieu Roberto Bocca Laia Barbarà Akshay Joshi Shyam Bishen, Ph.D., MS, MBA Carol, Zhou, Kiva Allgood Zara Ingilizian Matthew Blake Andre Belelieu

Generative AI is poised to completely transform how private credit and equity research works. From the rise of AI agents to the intricacies of privacy and security, we'll be discussing the future of AI in private markets at an exclusive NY #TechWeek event TOMORROW. Auquan founder Chandini Jain is hosting an in depth Women x Private Markets conversation with Neotribe partner Rebecca Mitchem, CFA, Amy Young, CFA (Microsoft), and Danielle Casey (Gartner). The session is an off the record, frank chat digging deep into the ideas and best practices that are emerging in the space. We will touch on: - What are the high-ROI private markets workflows for AI? - What a strategic AI implementation plan looks like - How PE can use AI internally or help portfolio companies implement AI for their functions Apply to attend this exclusive event at the link in the comments.

We had a great Innosight evening of insights and networking at the London Stock Exchange, discussing how to lead into the Age of AI. Five things I took away: 1?? ???????????????? ???????? ???? – AI is the enabler, not the headline. Shift from “AI-first” to “outcomes-first.” 2?? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ???????????????? – Too much risk focus kills momentum; too little invites chaos. AI risk and practitioner groups must co-create and co-own policy. 3?? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? – The best AI won’t fix bad data. Prioritize data quality over model sophistication. 4?? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????????????????? – Unfocused curiosity is wasted energy. Make experiential learning mandatory, structure it, feed it, and turn curiosity into action. 5?? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? – It’s not plug-and-play. Companies must simplify, automate, and eliminate process to unlock value – this is as much a cultural challenge as a technological challenge. Huge thanks to: Andrew Rochester Group Head of AI, IAG Claire Calmejane – AI Board Member, Investor & Advisor, CAILEG Laia Collazos – Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Shweta Vyas – Chief Strategy Officer, RELX Emily Prince – Group Head of Analytics, LSEG Paul Donegan – Group Digital Innovation Director, Rentokil Initial Thank you to everyone who took time out to join us. Special thanks to Paul Fincham and Sandra Macleod FIPR, CCIM for your partnership in making this happen. #AI #Leadership #Innovation #Collaboration #InnosightEvents

Even as we worked on this report late last year, it was already clear that China has made significant strides in AI. Then came this Friday's landmark DeepSeek announcement, powerfully demonstrating just how far they've come. The second mover advantage is real, and Chinese AI innovations look set to profoundly change the game. Watch this space!

?? AI at an Inflection Point: Hope, Fear, and the Urgent Need for Action Honored to have delivered a keynote address and participated in a panel discussion at the for AI for Developing Countries Forum (#AIFOD) at the United Nations Office at Geneva United Nations, Geneva. The discussions have been rich, insightful, and deeply thought-provoking—a testament to the diverse perspectives shaping the future of AI. One thought that resonated deeply with other thought leaders: Societal adoption of disruptive technologies has always swung like a pendulum between Hope and Fear. ? Hope—that AI will serve as a pivot for human civilization, propelling us towards new frontiers of innovation and progress. ? Fear—that AI will widen the digital divide, deepen geopolitical power struggles, and fundamentally reshape global order. But amidst these contrasting narratives, one thing is clear: AI is rewriting the rules of business. ? Customer expectations are evolving. ? Core competencies are shifting. ? Information management is now a critical success factor. ? New business models are redefining competitive strategy. Leaders today must drive AI adoption across all areas of business—not just for efficiency but to build transient advantages in an era of permissionless, tech-driven organizations. ?? This calls for an urgent global focus on infrastructure, capability, and skills development across sectors. To harness AI’s full potential, we must ensure: ?? AI-ready infrastructure to support innovation at scale. ?? A workforce equipped with AI skills to drive meaningful adoption. ?? Cross-sector collaboration to fuel AI-driven transformation and keep businesses ahead of the curve. The time to act is now. AI is not just a tool—it is a catalyst for fundamental shifts in the way we work, live, and compete. Let’s shape its trajectory responsibly, inclusively, and with purpose. Really thankful to my awesome panel members from around the globe in discussing and helping us understand in key issues in #PolicyMaking #BFSI #RiskManagement #Healthcare #Tourism Andrea A. Jacobs Vineet Singh Priscilla Schelp Sven Engel Wasim Shaikh Thanks to Tianze Z. Claudia Jacy Barenco Abbas, Dr Partha Gopalakrishnan Andrea A. Jacobs Bernardo Cartoni (FCIArb) Velynne Ji (Xingweilin Ji) Philip Hackett K.C. for everything they have done to make this happen!! #AIFODGeneva25 #AIforGood #DigitalTransformation #AIInnovation #FutureOfBusiness #Leadership #AIForAll #UnitedNations #AIGovernance

??Hot off the presses ?? A World Economic Forum white paper series, exploring how emerging technologies like #AI, #IoT, and advanced analytics are reshaping industries like #healthcare, #manufacturing, #energy, #finance, and many more This series is a must “read,” just pick an industry, and dive in! (Or just do what I did and upload all the reports into #NotebookLM and get a 20 minute AI generated audio overview to listen to on the treadmill!)

Great that the World Economic Forum have taken on the challenge to look at how AI is transforming industries. It’s always fun to work with the forum tackling those huge problems that require cross industry collaboration and big picture strategic thinking. Have a read of the “Al in Action - Beyond Experimentation to Transform Industry” whitepaper for some pointers of how organizations can develop impactful AI adoption. So happy that Merck Group has been used as a reference case study for “Using AI to accelerate scientific progress”. We showcase an example of how AI has furthered our ability to develop advanced materials for the semiconductor industry. Big kudos to the entire team in Merck Electronics who are turbo charging the use of AI to make amazing things happen in the semiconductor and broader electronics industry. #AI #Collaboration #WEF25 #innovation #AdvancingDigitalLiving

?? How can industries unlock AI’s transformative power—responsibly? ?? Kudos to Cathy Li and colleagues at the World Economic Forum on this series of reports, each a critical guide on how AI is transforming industries, sectors, and regions worldwide.?They consulted some of the finest (human) minds out there in to bring this together. From revolutionizing #manufacturing, #healthcare and #financial services to optimizing #energy, #transport and #logistics, the reports explore how AI can drive innovation and sustainable growth while addressing challenges like trust, workforce readiness, and cross-industry collaboration. ???? There’s also a fascinating exploration of China’s ambition to lead in AI, with plans to grow its AI industry to $140 billion by 2030. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/e5gDFpCt As ever, brilliant design, editing and report production from Martha Howlett, Laurence Denmark and the team at Studio Miko. #AI #Industry #wef25?