Key takeaways
- AI drafts report summaries in minutes; people add context and judgement
- AI risks misreading data, so drafts must cite figures and be reviewed
- Combine live data, an AI draft and human approval
Side by side
| Aspect | Manual reporting | AI-assisted reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Time to produce | Hours to days | Minutes for a draft |
| Consistency | Varies by author | Consistent structure |
| Context & judgement | Strong, from people who know the institution | Limited to the data provided |
| Accuracy risks | Copy-paste and formula errors | Misreading data or overstating conclusions |
| Frequency possible | Monthly or quarterly | Weekly or on demand |
A safe combined approach
Live data
Reports come from a single, consistent data source.
AI draft
AI summarises changes and notable movements, citing figures.
Human review
The report owner checks figures, adds context and removes overstatement.
Publish
The approved summary is shared with the underlying charts.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI reports be wrong?
Yes. AI can misread data or overstate conclusions, which is why drafts cite their figures and require human review before sharing.
Does AI replace analysts?
No. It removes the mechanical drafting so analysts can spend time on interpretation, context and follow-up analysis.