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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textAI is no longer “nice to have”—it’s reshaping business, society and the planet at breakneck speed. Here are the hard facts you need to guide strategy today:• Mass Adoption:• 78% of organizations report using AI in 2024 (vs. 55% in 2023).• 55% of U.S. consumers “regularly” interact with AI tools.• Market Explosion:• Valued at $638 billion in 2025, with a 19.2% CAGR targeting $3.7 trillion by 2034.• Trust Gap:• Only 45% of people trust chatbots & recommendation engines.• Just 40–50% feel comfortable with AI in mission-critical decisions.• Rising Incidents:• 233+ formally reported AI-related harms in 2024—the highest ever.• Environmental Impact:• AI-powered data centers now consume 1–2% of global electricity.• Microsoft’s AI energy use jumped 168% from 2020–2024.• Workforce Disruption:• ~47% of U.S. jobs at high risk of automation.• Up to 50% of white-collar entry-level roles could be displaced in 5 years.🔑 Bottom Line:We’re in the midst of a true AI revolution—one that demands data-driven governance, forward-looking upskilling, and responsible innovation. If you’re not already building guardrails for ethics, sustainability and talent transition, now is the time.2025 ©️ Works4Me BV
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