And Why Trust and Climate Resilience Will Decide the Outcome

AI adoption is not just transforming business—it's reshaping the global economy. But without responsible deployment and climate mitigation, the gains could be lost.

The AI Opportunity: A Potential $15 Trillion Boost to the Global Economy

According to PwC’s latest Value in Motion report, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption could increase global GDP by up to 15 percentage points by 2035. That equates to an average of one full percentage point of additional growth per year—on par with the acceleration triggered by the Industrial Revolution.

This represents a historic opportunity for economies, industries, and companies to unlock new sources of value through enterprise AI at scale.

But there’s a catch: this growth isn’t guaranteed.

Why Responsible AI Deployment Matters More Than Ever

PwC’s data-driven analysis shows that the full benefits of AI will only be realized in scenarios where trust, governance, and cooperation are strong. In environments lacking these elements, the potential GDP gain drops to 8%—or even as low as 1% in more pessimistic scenarios.

This means that responsible AI deployment isn’t just a best practice—it’s a prerequisite for unlocking transformative economic growth. Trust must be earned, not assumed.

At Ultrai, we help companies design AI strategies that are ethical, scalable, and aligned with long-term growth goals, building digital trust from the inside out.

Cross-Industry Innovation: The Future of Business Value Creation

PwC highlights a powerful shift underway: over $7.1 trillion in global revenue will move across industries in 2025 alone, driven by a need for businesses to reinvent themselves amid digital disruption and rising trade barriers.

This transformation is giving rise to new business “domains”, cross-industry ecosystems where companies from different sectors collaborate to solve evolving customer needs.

For example, in the mobility sector, car manufacturers are now partnering with energy providers, battery makers, and AI companies to build integrated EV ecosystems.

This is where cross-industry innovation becomes a competitive advantage. Businesses that can connect data, workflows, and customer insights across boundaries will be best positioned for sustainable growth.

Climate Risk Could Shrink Global GDP by 7% by 2035

While AI offers significant upside, climate risk presents a major downside. PwC’s models estimate that physical climate impacts could reduce global economic output by nearly 7% by 2035, potentially offsetting much of the gains from AI adoption.

What’s more, data center energy usage will increase as AI scales. However, PwC finds that if each 1% rise in AI adoption is matched with a 0.1% reduction in energy intensity, the environmental impact can be neutralized.

At Ultrai, we view AI and climate strategy as two sides of the same coin. We help businesses integrate green AI practices to support sustainable transformation.

PwC’s AI Transformation: A Playbook for the Enterprise

PwC’s internal transformation provides a strong benchmark for enterprise AI success. Here’s what they’ve done:

• Launched Agent OS: A platform to orchestrate and scale AI agents 10x faster, now embedded across tax, assurance, and advisory services.

• Upskilled 291,000 employees in AI: Through their global Network AI Academy.

• Forged alliances with AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, OpenAI, Salesforce, and more: Ensuring access to best-in-class AI technologies.

• Deployed GenAI tool ChatPwC: Enhanced with proprietary data and domain insights to accelerate value delivery.

These steps show how leading organizations are building AI-ready operating models—a path we help our own clients travel every day.

Ultrai’s Perspective: Build Momentum Through Scalable AI and Strategic Foresight

AI is no longer a future-facing concept—it’s the defining force of this decade.

But whether AI adoption leads to equitable prosperity or increased economic disparity depends on our actions now.

At Ultrai, we work with forward-thinking organizations to:

• Develop scalable, trustworthy AI strategies

• Activate cross-industry innovation

• Align AI deployment with sustainability goals

• Translate emerging technologies into real-world business impact

Conclusion: AI Will Reshape the Economy—How We Shape AI Will Decide the Outcome

The research is clear: AI could be the biggest economic accelerator of our time. But trust, governance, energy efficiency, and ecosystem collaboration are the real growth levers.

Businesses that act boldly and responsibly today will become the growth leaders of tomorrow.

Looking to unlock AI value at scale? Let’s build momentum together.

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