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Jul 23, 2026 · Industry Insights

How AI Is Moving From Digital Tools to the Real Economy: From Copilot to AI‑First Operating Systems

The article synthesizes recent reports from McKinsey, the World Economic Forum, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to argue that AI is shifting from personal productivity tools to enterprise‑wide operating systems, outlining a five‑stage evolution, the need for process redesign, and the strategic implications for organizations across the real economy.