AI Still Needs Consultants—For Now
OpenAI and Anthropic have signed agreements with major consulting firms to embed generative AI solutions across corporate clients, signaling a short‑term boost for the consulting sector. Analysts caution that while demand for AI‑focused advisory services will surge, the broader consulting industry could contract as firms automate routine tasks. Meanwhile, a wave of entrepreneurship is evident, with LinkedIn founder listings up 69% and teenage founders launching AI‑driven startup Aaru. BlackRock’s $100 million pledge for trade‑worker training underscores a parallel focus on upskilling the workforce for AI‑intensive projects.
‘Piloting’ AI Tools Isn’t Cool Anymore
Large U.S. corporations are abandoning the term “pilot” for AI projects, signaling a move from small‑scale tests toward deployments that deliver measurable value. A MIT study that found 95% of AI pilots failed to generate financial impact, combined with a...