The best, worst and strangest ways AI is really being used at work
Consultants, lawyers, bankers reveal how AI is reshaping work — beyond the hype.
Why it matters
Practitioners across white-collar professions are deploying AI in production, creating new workflows and pain points. This on-the-ground snapshot shows what's actually changing in how people work, not what vendors promise.
The key facts
8 to knowFT survey spans consultants, lawyers, bankers, and other professionals
Real deployment use cases across multiple industries
Mix of successful adoption and unexpected friction points
Profession-specific workplace transformation data
Anecdotal reports from consultants, lawyers, and bankers on AI integration
Mix of best, worst, and strange use cases across professions
Focus on job transformation rather than displacement or policy
Financial Times reported; publication date Sept 2, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: Consultants, lawyers, bankers and others share a snapshot of how tech tools are changing their jobs