McKinsey's top executive, Bob Sternfels, has issued a stark reminder regarding the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. He suggests that the next wave of automation, driven by AI agents, may soon perform tasks once reserved for human staff. As these digital tools become more capable, the global workforce faces a significant shift in how roles are defined and maintained.
McKinsey is currently undergoing a shift in its staff structure, fuelled by artificial intelligence. The firm's chief executive shared that the global consultancy currently utilises 25,000 AI bots alongside 40,000 people—and anticipates these figures will equalise before the close of the year.
