Artificial Intelligence and the future of the business consultant

Artificial intelligence has gained traction across various industries and as a result it's likely to disrupt and change many professions in the near future. McKinsey & Company estimates that as much as 45% of the tasks currently performed by people can be automated, and not only routine tasks, but also tasks which require knowledge capabilities. The consultant role requires skills such as negotiation, creativity, leadership and strategic thinking which are all intrinsic human capabilities that cannot easily be simulated. So it must be asked, how will artificial intelligence impact the role and responsibilities of consultants? Has AI become something organisations are actively using or will it still be a few years before organisations benefit from AI?