72% of professionals report using AI at work, compared to just 48% in 2024

Core Insights - The 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey by Intapp reveals a significant increase in AI adoption among professionals in accounting, consulting, finance, and legal sectors, with 72% of professionals now using AI at work, up from 48% last year [7] - The survey indicates that 56% of firms have adopted AI, with an additional 32% beginning their AI journey, suggesting a potential for 88% of firms to adopt AI in the near term [7] AI Adoption and Usage - AI is becoming integral to professional workflows, driving both top-line and bottom-line growth, as professionals increasingly recognize its benefits in reducing time-consuming manual tasks [2] - The most common AI applications are summarizing data and generating documents, highlighting the areas of highest growth in AI usage [2] Unauthorized AI Usage - A concerning trend is that 50% of professionals have used AI tools without firm authorization, while 23% have not yet done so but are willing [3] - Unauthorized AI usage poses risks to data security, particularly regarding sensitive client information [4] Impact on Professional Work - AI is enabling professionals to work smarter and faster, leading to improved turnaround times and enhanced client satisfaction [4] - Professionals are reallocating time saved through AI to focus on higher-level tasks, with 42% dedicating time to client work and 28% strengthening client relationships [8] Perception of AI Effectiveness - A significant 62% of professionals believe AI has been highly useful in the workplace, and 82% rate the quality of AI-generated work as at least equal to their own [8] - AI has facilitated the synthesis of large amounts of information for 41% of respondents and helped 38% think of creative solutions [8]