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70% -- ai adoption rate for organisations (2026)

2026  · McKinsey

Over 70% of organisations now use AI in at least one business function, according to McKinsey research.

  • Applies to using AI in at least one business function
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organisations
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McKinsey Primary Tier C
https://spruik.com/10-signs-its-time-to-rebrand-your-business-in-2026/ ↗
Confidence: 48/100 Vintage: 2026 Channel: Deep Crawl
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10 Signs It's Time to Rebrand Your Business in 2026 | Spruik®
Jon Dunn – 16 March 2026 10 important questions. As businesses move deeper into an AI-driven era shaped by rapid technological change. Shifting consumer expectations and economic uncertainty mean many brands are rethinking their strategies to find new growth. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a se…
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2026 (current) 88%
2026 (current) 70% -20.5%
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organisations: 70% ai adoption rate. Source: McKinsey (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/organisations-ai-adoption-mckinsey
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