McKinsey survey: 80% report AI productivity gains but only 6% are 'high performers'
justin_hart · x · 2026-09-10
Citing McKinsey's August 2026 survey: 80% of respondents report better personal productivity, 37% see positive AI contribution to earnings, yet only 6% meet McKinsey's "AI high performer" bar. The takeaway: a huge gap exists between tool usage and dependable business results — the opportunity is finding a painful process and fixing it with AI.
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