The headlines are everywhere. The nuance is more elusive. In these video Explainers, McKinsey partners go sector by sector to parse what’s happening with AI now—and predict what’s coming next.
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The AI era is here. But it’s playing out differently in every industry. Healthcare in the age of AI won’t much resemble banking or software development. The technology is the same; the workflows, the stakes, and the barriers to adoption are not. These five McKinsey video Explainers go inside the sectors where the transformation will be especially consequential, with McKinsey partners breaking down, in their own words, what’s actually shifting on the ground, what’s overhyped, and what leaders need to understand to stay ahead.
AI in life sciences explained: The technology that could reinvent medicine
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Three McKinsey experts explain how AI is reshaping life sciences—where it’s creating value today, why so many efforts stall, and what the next decade could mean for patients.
Where AI is creating real value in real estate
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Agentic AI is moving real estate beyond isolated tools toward full workflow transformation—unlocking new value, redefining roles, and reshaping how organizations operate.
Banking and AI: When the tech starts doing the work, not just assisting it
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Three McKinsey experts explain how AI is reshaping banking from the inside out—and why the biggest obstacle isn’t the technology.
Lights, camera, algorithm: How AI is rewriting the rules of film and TV
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping film and TV production from script to screen—but the biggest disruptions may not be the ones anyone is predicting.
AI-powered software development: How technology is rewriting the rules
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From individual productivity hacks to full workflow and role reinvention—three McKinsey experts explain how AI is changing the creation of software and what separates the companies capturing value.
