Post by Frederic Abecassis

❗ McKinsey’s report spotlights Southeast Asia’s explosive AI dynamism: - 46% of firms have scaled AI beyond pilots (vs. global 38%), fueled by $50B+ hyperscaler investments and Singapore’s SME adoption tripling to 14.5% in a year. - Vietnam surges with 39% YoY growth (170k firms adopting), while 90%+ consumers embrace AI recommendations amid a $300B+ digital economy. SEA’s AI Dynamism ⚠️ This isn’t gradual—SEA outpaces globals with consumer AI curiosity 3x higher, GenAI daily use projected to rise 232%, and AI market hitting $8.22B in 2025. High performers (2.2x more likely to win) redesign workflows end-to-end, prioritizing governance and talent for impressive revenue boosts. 💲 This is particularly valid for the BFSI sector, with AI agents evolving to autonomous fraud detection at scale, hyper-personalized lending via mobile data, and risk models for unbanked masses—unlocking efficiency for digitally native consumers. 👉 Let's connect to assess your AI maturity—escaping pilot purgatory with ownership and KPIs - or just exchange best practices on scaling AI in Southeast Asia. Full report: https://lnkd.in/gqUXiZuA #AI #SoutheastAsia #BFSI #DigitalTransformation