Proof over Promise Insights on Real World AI Adoption from 2025 MINDS Organizations 2026

Evolving capabilities –Applicants harnessed AI tools that were cutting edge only a few years ago. Machine learning (ML) remains foundational, complemented by natural language processing, computer vision and, increasingly, agentic systems. –Technologies such as chatbots and image recognition, once complex, are now standard, demonstrating how rapid advances in AI are driving tangible business and societal value. –More than one-third of applicants to the MINDS programme highlighted the use of agentic AI in their current solutions.Collaborative partnerships –Many organizations are increasingly forming partnerships to bridge any gaps they may have and accelerate the scaling of AI. This represented 30% of MINDS applications, often consisting of a technology provider and one customer. –Collaborations often combine complementary strengths, such as advanced technologies, domain or technical expertise and even diverse datasets. The organizations listed in Figure 2 were notable leaders selected as members of the 2025 MINDS cohorts, representing broad regional diversity. Each organization represents a proof point of what is possible when AI is implemented effectively. The insights that follow, however, are not meant to represent the full scope of global AI adoption, but rather to highlight examples from select organizations that offer direction and inspiration for future innovation. Collectively, organizations within these cohorts are delivering measurable progress for industry and society across three impact categories: –Economic: creating new sources of value and business models, enhancing efficiency through automation, boosting throughput and production quality, and delivering cost savings and productivity gains from AI-driven opportunities –Environmental: driving sustainability through better energy efficiency, reduced waste and lower emissions –Social: promoting positive impacts for people and communities by improving health, education, inclusion, well-being and other factors that strengthen resilience and shared prosperity Further information, including detailed case studies and impact metrics, is available on the MINDS website.1.3 Selected cohort of organizations for the 2025 MINDS programme Each organization represents a proof point of what is possible when AI is implemented effectively. 7 Proof over Promise: Insights on Real-World AI Adoption from 2025 MINDS Organizations