Connect with us

Technology

AI puts $4.7 trillion of profits at stake, creating a competitive battleground across industries

Published

on

AI’s impact on corporate profit pools will more than triple the Internet’s—in half the timeProductivity gains get headlines today, but 75% of the opportunity and disruption lies beyond these, in innovation and competitive shiftsAI will structurally transform 71% of sectors, versus 41% for the Internet—reaching industries the Internet never touched, with far-reaching consequences

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI puts $4.7 trillion of the profits of global business at stake between now and 2035 as its far-reaching impact drastically reshapes the global economy. In-depth Bain & Company analysis maps for the first time how AI is reorganizing whole industries and will create a wave of winners and losers across sectors as companies battle to seize the technology’s potential.

Bain’s calculation of the $4.7 trillion of profits put at stake by AI captures the scale of the business battleground confronting CEOs over the decade. It dwarfs even the $1.4 trillion of profit shifts over 20 years from the advent of the Internet, the last great technology disruption. In only half that time, AI will have more than triple the economic impact, reaching 1.7 times more widely, with 71% of sectors confronting structural transformation, versus 41% for the Internet, Bain reports.

Across 92 individual sectors, Bain’s study charts the seismic shifts already taking place in industries’ profit pools as AI use rapidly expands. It lays out the driving forces and breaks down which sectors will be most disrupted as the technology, and how CEOs respond, shapes a global business landscape of leaders, laggards, and losers.

“The $4.7 trillion profit pool shift is real, revolutionary, and already well underway. This is why, whatever sector companies are in, their CEO needs a clear prediction of where the industry is headed and a board-level commitment to act on it,” said Dunigan O’Keeffe, partner in Bain & Company’s Strategy & Transformation practice and lead author of the report. “Speed matters more than most CEOs realize. Move early and each deployment leaves you smarter than the last, with more data, workflows rewired around AI, and results that keep improving . None of that is for sale, so the company two years behind cannot buy its way back. The work is to figure out of what will matter in your industry a decade from now. Get that right and moving fast stops being a risk.”

AI transformation is reaching the parts the internet didn’t reach

Understanding the transformation underway, and who the winners and losers will be, requires a clear view of how technology disruptions work and what makes the AI revolution different, the report notes.

AI’s fast-advancing restructuring of knowledge work, combined with its imminent impact on physical production through AI embodied in robots, means it will soon affect most of what the global economy does, Bain concludes. Its reach will extend into the high-value core of industries like industrial manufacturing, healthcare delivery, and pharmaceutical R&D that the Internet left untouched.

The Internet was chiefly a distribution technology that collapsed companies’ costs to reach customers, but AI is a production technology that collapses the cost of producing goods and services themselves, not just how they are delivered, Bain says. It will have far greater impact as a result.

The forces behind the profit shifts: productivity gains, innovation, and market share shifts

Three driving forces underlie the $4.7 trillion shift in companies’ profit pools over the next decade, Bain finds.

Productivity gains: Much of the focus on AI today is about productivity gains, and with good reason: Beyond the benefits reaped by consumers from better or cheaper products, companies will keep about $1.1 trillion in new profits as AI makes existing work cheaper, faster, and more scalable. Yet those gains represent just 24% of the total profit pool shift. Roughly 75% lies beyond productivity, in gains from innovation and market share shifts.

New innovation: Innovation among incumbents and new AI-enabled categories will generate $2.2 trillion in new profits (at 47%, the largest share of the total shift). New players will emerge, as they did in the Internet era, but AI offers incumbents opportunities to innovate in their core business across a much broader swath of the economy than the Internet did. AI will pull much of the rest of the economy into the digital world.

Market share shifts: $1.3 trillion of the shift will result from an extensive redistribution of existing profits between competing businesses as AI upends who can compete best, what cost structures work, and what capabilities matter. For many CEOs, the biggest risk and opportunity will be figuring out how to use AI better than their existing competitors.

Mapping the AI battlegrounds

Productivity gains, innovation, and market share shifts will play out unevenly across industries, Bain finds, but CEOs can build conviction about the implications of AI for their industry by understanding where their industry falls in one of four clusters.

Technology Foundation – demand is unavoidable, growth is explosive: in this cluster, with $1.5 trillion of profits in play, demand explodes because every other sector’s AI adoption is unavoidable and non-negotiable. As every industry adopts AI, explosive demand follows for cloud infrastructure, data centers, semiconductors, mobile devices, PCs and servers, and AI foundation models, as well as the energy and physical infrastructure that powers and supports it all.

Rewired – an open race, the swift will win: in this cluster, with $1.5 trillion of profits at stake, Bain identifies a battleground in which AI will rapidly rewire competitive advantage in the affected industries, with a leadership gap between fast and slow AI adopters opening up within a few years, rather than decades and profit pools being fundamentally rebuilt.

In this “Rewired” cluster, leading incumbent companies that move fast to adopt AI will entrench their position as their data, regulatory, and scale advantages allow them to control profit pool shifts and capture disproportionate value. Incumbents who hesitate will cede value. Leaders will reinforce their position in sectors such as pharma and biotech, life sciences, healthcare delivery, healthcare equipment, aerospace and defense, and payments in financial services.

Yet other sectors in this ‘Rewired’ cluster will confront a wide-open race between established players and new entrants as AI erodes traditional boundaries and removes ‘moats’ for incumbents. Leadership in a sector then becomes a position to defend. And cost structures, workforce composition, and channel relationships may create drag for incumbents as AI-native competitors build competing models. These disruptions will mean there are no predetermined winners in sectors such as enterprise software, automotive manufacturing, advertising, consulting, corporate law, cybersecurity, ground transportation, freight, and logistics, and machinery.

Enterprise workflow software also sits squarely here. A market leader with deep customer integrations, high switching costs and defensible data moats has a structural advantage – but only if it treats AI as a board level priority and creates features customers will pay for.

Augmentation – the sector survives, leaders may not: in this cluster, with $1.3 trillion of profits at stake, Bain finds AI brings less dramatic changes to underlying business models while the critical question is who will win the race for AI-powered productivity gains. Companies that move more slowly to capture those gains will find that more aggressive competitors squeeze margins. Fast adopters in hospitality, for instance, could use AI to sharpen consumer insights, extend demand forecasting, dynamically adjust pricing, and sustain customer engagement beyond their next visit.

Revolution – delivery changes, the need doesn’t: with $0.3 trillion of profits at stake, this cluster echoes the disruptions from the Internet as the sectors affected, such as customer support, IT services, and online tutoring and test prep, see their core product or service shift to AI or the margin for intermediaries disappears. Companies in these sectors face replacement of their entire delivery model. The profit pool does not disappear but migrates to whoever owns the AI layer.

Media contacts:
Dan Pinkney (Boston) – Email: dan.pinkney@bain.com
Gary Duncan (London) – Email: gary.duncan@bain.com
Ann Lee (Singapore) – Email: ann.lee@bain.com

About Bain & Company

Bain & Company works with leaders worldwide to solve their toughest challenges and deliver enduring results. Since 1973, we’ve partnered with clients, including private equity and portfolio companies, to build the capabilities they need to stay ahead of change and help them redefine their industries. We measure our success by our clients’ success, and we proudly hold the highest levels of client advocacy in our field.

Bain is consistently recognized globally as one of the best places to work. We operate as one global team, uniting strategists, industry and functional experts, technologists, and advisors with a vibrant ecosystem of technology partners.

Notes to Editors  

Bain & Company was founded in 1973 and today has 19,000 employees across 67 cities in 40 countries. We have worked with more than two-thirds of the Global 500 and more than 9,000 companies worldwide. Bain has pledged to deliver $2 billion in pro bono consulting to nonprofit, public-sector and charitable organizations by 2035. The firm is consistently recognized as a Leader in major analyst rankings across multiple areas, including digital business, innovation, strategy, experience design, customer experience, and carbon-zero transformation.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-puts-4-7-trillion-of-profits-at-stake-creating-a-competitive-battleground-across-industries-302872589.html

SOURCE Bain & Company

Continue Reading

Technology

MANN ROBINSON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT ECOSYSTEM WITH ‘URBAN OPERAS’, A NEW VERTICAL STREAMING PLATFORM BUILT FOR STORIES THAT KNOW US

Published

on

By

Urban Operas will launch with 15 original micro dramas produced by Robinson and his production team, while creating a new streaming destination for independent vertical filmmakers

ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Filmmaker, director, producer, studio owner, distributor, and streaming entrepreneur Mann Robinson is expanding his growing entertainment ecosystem with the launch of Urban Operas, a new vertical streaming platform created to bring culturally connected, mobile first storytelling directly to audiences.

Built around the tagline, “Stories That Know Us”, Urban Operas will feature serialized dramas created specifically for mobile viewing, with short, fast moving episodes built around compelling characters, emotional storytelling, cliffhangers, relationships, romance, crime, family, betrayal, ambition, money, power, and the experiences of audiences that Robinson believes remain underserved within the rapidly expanding vertical entertainment marketplace.

Urban Operas is not being created in opposition to the major companies already operating in the vertical entertainment space. Instead, he sees this as an opportunity to expand the marketplace by creating a platform with a specific cultural identity and programming philosophy. When speaking of what makes Urban Operas unique, Robinson says, “The major platforms have their audiences and the types of programming that make sense for their businesses. I respect that. I saw an opportunity to build something from our perspective. There should be a destination where our stories aren’t simply another category somewhere inside the platform. They are the foundation of the platform. That’s what Urban Operas is being built to become. Original content will remain at the center of Urban Operas.”

Independent filmmakers can find submission details through the official Urban Operas website at www.urbanoperas.com. Selected outside productions will have the opportunity to be distributed through Urban Operas under a creator focused revenue share model, allowing qualified filmmakers and content owners to participate financially in the performance of their programming on the platform.

Urban Operas will begin appearing on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in November 2026, with its official launch scheduled for Winter 2026.

ABOUT MANN ROBINSON

Mann Robinson has produced and directed more than 30 film and television projects and has built an independent entertainment operation spanning film and television production, content distribution, production equipment, marketing, props and production resources, and direct to consumer streaming.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mann-robinson-expands-entertainment-ecosystem-with-urban-operas-a-new-vertical-streaming-platform-built-for-stories-that-know-us-302874123.html

SOURCE Mann Robinson

Continue Reading

Technology

Building our way to net zero: Canada breaks ground on nation’s largest carbon capture and storage project

Published

on

By

CLIVE, AB, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada is building the major projects needed to strengthen our energy sector, grow our economy, fight climate change, and reinforce our position as a global clean and conventional energy superpower. As Canada builds its way to net-zero emissions by 2050, investments in clean technologies and emissions-reducing infrastructure are helping drive economic growth while lowering emissions across key sectors.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is key to that mission. A technology that reduces and removes carbon emissions from the atmosphere, CCS has been in use in Canada since the 1950s. Today, it is a cutting-edge sector in which Canada — especially Saskatchewan and Alberta — leads, allowing us to decarbonize industries like oil and gas and heavy manufacturing on the way to net zero by 2050. The Canada–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding specifically recognizes the important role carbon capture and storage will play in supporting economic growth, investment and long-term prosperity in the energy industry.

Taking Canada’s next big step in our CCS leadership, today, the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta, along with Enhance Energy, marked the beginning of construction of the Origins Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Hub near Clive, Alberta.

Once operations begin in January 2027, the Origins CCS Hub is expected to be the largest carbon capture and storage project in Canada and one of the largest CCS facilities in the world. The project will initially have the capacity to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually — the equivalent to taking over 500,000 cars off the road every year — with the ability to expand over time.

The project builds on Alberta’s established carbon management infrastructure and expertise. Connected to the province’s existing CO2 transportation network, the project will initially serve industrial facilities in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and could support a range of sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, cement and power generation. It also builds on Enhance Energy’s experience at the existing Clive carbon capture and storage project, which has permanently stored more than 9 million tonnes of CO2 since 2020 and, according to the company, generated over $600 million in economic activity while supporting more than $1 billion in investment across Alberta’s carbon capture value chain together with, over its construction and operations, the equivalent of 50,000 jobs for a year. The project will support skilled trades and construction jobs during buildout and long-term operational and maintenance jobs that anchor communities and industrial competitiveness for decades.

The project reflects the shared commitment of Canada and Alberta to advance major projects that strengthen Canada’s economic and energy security while reducing emissions. As Canada builds its way to net zero by 2050, projects like the Origins CCS Hub demonstrate how technology and innovation can help decarbonize industry, attract investment, create jobs and support long-term prosperity. By building ambitious infrastructure that makes Canada and our world-class energy industry cleaner and more competitive, we are building Canada Strong.

Quotes

“We promised Canadians we would leverage our abundant energy resources to be an energy superpower — and that we would do it in an environmentally responsible way that we could be proud of. Projects like the Origins CCS Hub are doing exactly that: strengthening Canada’s energy sector, creating jobs and attracting investment, all while growing our way to net zero by 2050. The federal and provincial governments and industry are working together as one Team Canada to build big things in this country again and to make sure every Canadian benefits from a stronger, cleaner, more competitive economy.”

The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

“Alberta is a global leader in carbon capture and storage technology, thanks to our geology, expertise and investment environment. The Enhance Energy Hub will help ensure Alberta produces the most responsible oil and gas in the world while creating investment and jobs in rural Alberta. This project will play a key role in driving our economy forward.”

The Honourable Brian Jean
Alberta Minister of Energy and Minerals

“Origins builds on Enhance’s demonstrated expertise in the safe, permanent storage of carbon emissions. By providing foundational carbon management infrastructure, the Origins CCS hub will help industries reduce emissions while continuing to produce the energy and commodities that Canada and the world rely on. We are proud this project demonstrates how Alberta and Canada can lead in both economic growth and emissions reduction, and that CCS is a right-now technology that can deliver both.”

Candice Paton
Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Enhance Energy

Quick Facts

Canada has significant geological storage capacity for carbon dioxide, positioning the country as a potential global leader in carbon management and storage.Alberta is home to the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL), one of the world’s largest carbon dioxide transportation systems.The Government of Canada has introduced the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC) to encourage investment in carbon management projects across Canada.

Related Products

Canada’s largest carbon capture and storage hub breaks ground | ENHANCE ENERGY

Associated Links

Canada’s Carbon Management StrategyEnhance Energy – Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL) CCS ProjectPathways Plus / Pathways Project OverviewEnhance Energy

Follow Natural Resources Canada on LinkedIn

SOURCE Natural Resources Canada

Continue Reading

Technology

In HelloNation, Local Florist Expert Chris Graham Explains Same-Day Flower Delivery in Westchester County

Published

on

By

The article explains how timing, inventory, and local delivery logistics shape same-day flower delivery expectations.

PELHAM, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should customers know before requesting same-day flower delivery in Westchester County? Guidance on this topic appears in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Local Florist Expert Chris Graham of Artistic Manner Flower Shop in Pelham, New York, serving customers throughout Westchester County, including Mount Vernon, as well as nearby areas of The Bronx. The article explains how timing, inventory, and practical delivery details influence what is possible. It also shows why direct communication with a local florist helps people understand how same-day flower delivery works and what to expect when placing an order.

The article begins by explaining how timing shapes the entire process. Florists set daily cutoff times so they can complete designs before drivers leave for afternoon routes. Local Florist Expert Chris Graham notes that when orders come in after this window, the staff may already be preparing the day’s final arrangements. This makes it harder to add new pieces without causing delays. Understanding the cutoff helps customers request same-day flower delivery with realistic expectations and reduces stress for both the customer and the florist.

Inventory also plays a major role. Local Westchester County florists stock fresh flowers each morning, but supplies change as orders are filled. Early customers have the widest selection, while later customers may need substitutions if certain varieties sell out. According to the article, a florist can explain which flowers are available and which alternatives still create a cohesive design. This guidance helps the final arrangement look intentional, even when adjustments are needed. People are often surprised at how quickly certain flowers run out on busy days.

Delivery routes add another layer to same-day flower delivery. The article describes how Westchester County florists group orders by neighborhood so drivers can travel efficiently. Once drivers leave the shop, adding new stops becomes difficult. Traffic around schools, commercial areas, and nearby towns can slow progress and narrow delivery windows. Local Florist Expert Chris Graham explains that a florist familiar with local patterns can plan the schedule carefully and give accurate updates about arrival times.

The article also discusses why ordering from national websites may complicate same-day flower delivery. National services send orders to local florists, who still face the same timing and inventory limits. Because the order passes through a third-party system, details may not transfer clearly. Substitutions become more common, and customers may not learn about them until after the delivery. Local Florist Expert Chris Graham explains that speaking to a local Westchester County florist directly gives more accurate information and avoids confusion.

Design complexity affects what can be prepared in a short window. Simple bouquets and compact vase arrangements can usually be made quickly, while larger or more detailed pieces may require extra time. The article notes that requests for specific colors or uncommon flowers may also extend preparation time. A florist familiar with same-day flower delivery often recommends flexible designs because they can be built efficiently without losing quality. This helps customers receive a well-crafted arrangement even when time is limited.

Clear delivery instructions help ensure a smooth experience. Westchester County includes homes, apartments, and businesses, each with different access needs. Some places require building codes, gate instructions, or call-ahead steps. When customers provide this information early, drivers can complete deliveries without delays. Local Florist Expert Chris Graham explains that accurate details help the flowers stay fresh and arrive on time.

The weather also affects same-day flower delivery. Westchester County can experience sudden changes in rain, snow, or heat, each of which influences travel and flower care. Florists adjust routes, departure times, and packing methods to protect the flowers. Drivers may need to leave early to avoid slippery roads or plan shaded drop-off spots during warmer days. These practical adjustments help keep arrangements in good condition, though they may limit how many deliveries can be scheduled.

Communication remains one of the most important parts of the process. The HelloNation article explains that florists who handle same-day requests regularly understand how to give clear, realistic updates. They tell customers when delivery is possible, when substitutions may be needed, and when the window has already passed for guaranteed arrival. Direct conversations help customers understand what can be achieved and prevent confusion.

Many Westchester County customers value the balance between timing and quality that local florists offer. Same-day flower delivery is often available, but it works best when customers place orders early. The article explains that earlier orders allow for more flower options, better design choices, and smoother delivery planning. Even when time is tight, a local florist can guide customers toward choices that meet the schedule while still looking fresh and thoughtful.

By understanding timing, inventory, route planning, weather, and communication, customers can make informed decisions about same-day flower delivery. The HelloNation article shows how working directly with a local Westchester County florist helps people receive reliable service that fits the day’s schedule. With this knowledge, customers can place orders with confidence and enjoy arrangements that arrive fresh and on time.

Same-Day Flower Delivery in Westchester County: What You Need to Know Before Ordering features insights from Chris Graham, Local Florist Expert of Pelham, NY, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-hellonation-local-florist-expert-chris-graham-explains-same-day-flower-delivery-in-westchester-county-302874155.html

SOURCE HelloNation

Continue Reading

Trending