Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase worldwide economic production by as much as 15 percentage points and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points within the coming ten years.
This would essentially boost annual growth rates by one percentage point, comparable to the increase experienced globally starting from the 19th-century Industrial Revolution, according to recent PwC research.
PwC’s report titled "Value in Motion" relies on data-backed scenario analysis indicating that the anticipated global economic boost from artificial intelligence isn’t assured solely through technological advancements. Instead, this growth potential hinges critically upon ethical implementation, transparent governance structures, as well as confidence among both the general populace and organizations.
In other situations examined by PwC, marked by reduced trust and collaboration, the additional increase in the worldwide economy due to AI would be less pronounced, reaching only 8% or, in a worst-case scenario, merely 1%.
The study reveals that quick adaptation of the economy is currently underway. According to PwC’s analysis, the urgency for companies to transform themselves reaches some of the peak levels observed over the past quarter-century in six out of nine industries within Africa.
This particular study identified $150,54 billion in revenues in Africa expected to change hands among companies as early as 2025, not accounting for the recently increased global tariffs.
According to PwC's findings, industries will likely reshape themselves over the coming ten years to address human requirements through innovative means, resulting in the emergence of fresh 'domains' that transcend conventional sector boundaries. As an illustration, the growth of electric cars is integrating energy suppliers, battery makers, technology companies, and more into the realm of transportation, allowing these entities to generate value together with car producers.
Dion Shango, CEO of PwC Africa, states: "With the economic landscape evolving, organizations that excel at bridging traditional sector boundaries will be more likely to create significant value. Business leaders who concentrate on shifting client requirements and leverage technology to fundamentally alter how businesses function can achieve substantial leaps in expansion."
PwC's analysis indicates that although AI is poised to boost economic expansion, the expenses related to physical climate hazards will introduce financial limitations. According to PwC's economic models, the impact of these physical climate effects might result in the African economy being more than 12% (globally: 7%) smaller by 2035 compared to what it would have been without such influences.
Greater uptake of artificial intelligence is anticipated to result in higher energy consumption by data centers. Nonetheless, limited application of AI for enhancing energy efficiency might compensate for this rise in energy usage.
According to PwC, the overall effect of artificial intelligence on energy consumption and emissions could balance out if every percentage increase in AI usage resulted in global reductions of energy intensity by merely 0.1%.
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