From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-27 13:44:00

AI tools are transforming the consulting industry, enhancing efficiency and innovation. McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Ernst & Young are utilizing AI agents and chatbots to streamline tasks like report alignment, PowerPoint slide polishing, and payroll inquiries. McKinsey’s Lilli chatbot is a standout, helping consultants save 30% of their time. McKinsey has been developing AI products for years and partners with major AI companies like Microsoft and Google. McKinsey consultants use AI for research, analysis, and brainstorming. BCG is training employees in AI and has developed internal tools like Deckster, a slideshow editor. BCG employees have created over 18,000 custom GPTs for internal use. Deloitte is investing heavily in AI and has developed its own AI tools like Sidekick. Deloitte unveiled Zora AI, a fleet of AI agents trained in specific subjects. KPMG is adopting AI through a two-pronged approach, empowering employees to develop creative solutions. Consulting firms are centralizing AI tools through platforms like Agentspace, Agent2Agent, and agent OS. Post-pandemic, generative AI is seen as a beacon of growth and efficiency for the consulting industry.



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