Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology reserved for organizations with deep pockets and dedicated research divisions. According to McKinsey, as of 2025, 88% of companies have adopted AI in at least one business function, and the gap between large enterprises and smaller operations is closing faster than most expected. The tools are more accessible. The costs have come down. The question for most business leaders today is not whether to adopt AI but how to do it in a way that genuinely serves their organization rather than simply adding to its complexity.
