In this blog, I break down what I saw in McKinsey’s State of AI 2025 report and what it actually means for CX leaders trying to make AI work in the real world. The report shows almost every company is using AI somewhere, but only a small group is getting real value because they have fixed their workflows, tightened governance, and focused on clear problems instead of hype. I use that data to explain why so many CX teams stay stuck in pilot mode and how smaller organizations can move faster by staying disciplined, improving broken processes first, and scaling only what works. You do not need a huge budget. You need structure, transparency, and a plan that makes AI part of everyday work.