AI at the Center: BCG and KPMG Chart a New Course for Consulting

This week’s newsletter brings together must-read developments shaping the consulting landscape. Colleagues should pay special attention to BCG’s bullish outlook on the US economy and AI-driven growth, KPMG’s global CEO survey revealing record investments in artificial intelligence and talent despite ongoing uncertainty, and Deloitte’s refund to the Australian government after an AI-generated report contained significant errors—underscoring the risks and responsibilities when deploying AI for clients. These stories spotlight the rapidly evolving opportunities and pitfalls in digital transformation, economic strategy, and ethics, all core to our competitive positioning.Other relevant headlines this week:- Capgemini urges public agencies to adopt a strategic ‘compass’ for transformation beyond digitalization.- Accenture unveils advanced AI solutions to counter increasingly complex cyber risks.- Capgemini study reports rising confidence in female leadership, but warns about persistent gender biases in AI.- KPMG CEOs express optimism about meeting sustainability targets via technology, but cite competition for AI talent as a key concern.