The adoption of AI has been revolutionary, not in terms of the technology’s capabilities, but in the sheer pace at which it has been rolled out. Around 78% of companies report using AI globally in 2025, up from 55% in 2023. Enterprises have now moved beyond tentative pilots and have woven AI directly into automation, decision-making, and day-to-day workflows across almost every business function. Yet the more AI becomes “business as usual,” the more apparent the gap becomes between AI’s potential and companies’ ability to capitalize on it. Put simply, the technology is scaling far faster than their ability to keep