The Financial Times shares an opinion piece questioning the relevance of consultants in the age of AI. The article appears to explore how artificial intelligence is disrupting the traditional consulting industry, potentially replacing or diminishing the need for human consultants as AI tools become more capable of providing strategic advice, data analysis, and business recommendations that were once the exclusive domain of consulting firms.

A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) surveyed approximately 6,000 CEOs, CFOs, and other executives and found that the vast majority see little impact from AI on their operations. The finding, shared by FORTUNE on X (formerly Twitter) in February 2026, suggests a notable disconnect between the widespread hype surrounding artificial intelligence and the actual perceived effects on day-to-day business operations at the executive level. This raises important questions about the pace of AI adoption and whether the technology is delivering on its promised transformative potential for enterprises.