PwC
Three-quarters of AI’s economic gains are being captured by just 20% of companies
PwC - A small group of companies is pulling sharply ahead in the race to generate real financial returns from artificial intelligence, according to PwC’s new AI Performance study. The global study interviewed 1,217 senior executives, primarily at large, publicly listed companies across 25 sectors, asking them about the revenue and efficiency gains they are seeing from AI today, alongside questions about how they deploy the technology.
AI linked to a fourfold increase in productivity growth and 56% wage premium, while jobs grow even in the most easily automated roles
PwC - AI is making workers more valuable, productive, and able to command higher wage premiums, with job numbers rising even in roles considered most automatable, according to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, released today. The report is based on analysis of close to a billion job ads from six continents.
Economic optimism doubles, yet almost half of CEOs do not believe their businesses will be viable in a decade as tech and climate pressures accelerate
PwC - The proportion of CEOs who believe global economic growth will improve over the next 12-months has more than doubled year-on-year. At the same time, the proportion of CEOs concerned about their long-term business viability has risen to 45% as tech and climate pressures accelerate, according to PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey, published today.
Social distancing and contact tracing at work
PwC - As of today, the wearable solution Lopos SafeDistance has been integrated into the Zone Check platform by PwC’s global strategy consulting business. Zone Check is a modular business continuity tool including a management cockpit and a contact tracing app to ensure a controlled return to the workplace during COVID-19.
