As AI shifts from experimentation to integration, the pace and trajectory of its advancement deepen the uncertainty about its implications on businesses, workers and the global economy. The research finds that the views of business executives on the impact of AI vary too: globally, about 54% expect AI to displace existing jobs, and 24% said AI will create new jobs. Nearly 45% also cited an increase in profit margins as a likely impact of AI, and only 12% expect it to lead to higher wages.
The report emphasises that the future of workplaces and value chains will not be defined by these technologies alone – human capital strategies and investments prioritised today will determine how well societies and individual businesses can adapt to – and lead in – the economy. The paper consolidates views and insights from chief strategy officers and other experts around cross-cutting risks and opportunities to help decision-makers navigate global economic developments and their implications for strategy, investment decisions and resilience.
