The Enterprise AI Maturity Index 2025 shows a paradox: AI adoption is growing, but maturity scores fell 9 points year-over-year, revealing that innovation is outpacing readiness. Only 18% of organizations are “Pacesetters,” yet their practices point the way forward—anchoring strategy in innovation, using unified platforms, prioritizing AI governance, and investing in talent. If all Global 2000 companies reached this level, it could add $113B in gross margins. Key enablers include agentic AI orchestration, cross-functional workflows, and reskilling employees to partner effectively with AI. Human creativity remains the ultimate differentiator.

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