Study shows: Use in Germany stagnates despite hype
Study shows: Use in Germany stagnates despite hype
Mannheim/Berlin (dpa)-Despite the continuing hypes about artificial intelligence (AI), a new study shows that the actual use of AI applications in the German economy is stagnating. According to an investigation by the Leibniz Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics, the proportion of companies that are integrating AI into their business processes has hardly changed since 2021.
The current study shows that in 2023 only 12 percent of German companies were able to use AI technologies, which was only a slight increase compared to the 11 percent in 2021. This marginal change is primarily due to increased possible uses in the information and communication industry as well as in trade.
The potential of the AI in companies
The applications of AI in companies are diverse. Companies use artificial intelligence to optimize their production and logistics processes. For example, quality control can be made more efficient, and Route planning for transport can also be improved by AI. In addition, KI is used to support software development and the translation of foreign language texts.
Despite the technology trend, it turns out that expectations of AI were developed in the general public, while many companies are still hesitantly dealing with their integration. Christian Rammer, the deputy head of the ZEW research area "Innovation economics and corporate dynamics", emphasizes that it is surprising that the proportion of AI use in the German economy has only increased minimally since 2021.
In comparison to other European countries, Germany is not bad. The EU average is only 8 percent, while Germany leads to European comparison with 11.6 percent. Denmark, Finland, Belgium and the Netherlands are special pioneers among the European nations, where companies use AI technology far more comprehensively. In certain areas such as advisory and engineering services, Germany is even one of the top 3 within the EU.
future prospects and blurring in the data collection
However, there are some inaccuracies in the data collected. Rammer points out that 5 percent of the companies did not report AI use in this survey, although they had specified the use of AI in previous surveys. This raises question marks: Have these companies hired AI use, or is the use so natural that those responsible no longer actively think about it? It is possible that the actual proportion of AI use is higher than the study shows.
The perspective of companies and the slow adaptability could lead to Germany endangering its position in international competition in the future. Especially with a view to suitable training offers and investments in AI technology, companies have to remain vigilant.
growth potential in the AI sector
In summary, it can be said that the use of artificial intelligence in German companies is above the European average, but remains stagnating. The long -term possibilities that the use of AI for companies is considerable, but skepticism and slow integration into everyday life suggest that a lot of potential remains unused here. Only targeted support and education about the opportunities of AI can stimulate companies to use this technology more and thus improve their processes and services.background information on AI use in Germany
The discussion about artificial intelligence in Germany is closely linked to the topics of innovation and digitization. In 2019, the German Bundestag passed a strategy for artificial intelligence that aims to make Germany a leading location for AI development. The strategy includes measures to promote research, development and application of AI technologies and was formulated in response to digital transformation in industry.
Economically speaking, Industry 4.0 plays a crucial role in the integration of AI in business processes. Companies see AI not only as a possibility of increasing efficiency, but also as a key to competitiveness. This development is supported by various state support programs that aim to help small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) (SME) to help the introduction of AI solutions.Current statistics on the use of AI in the economy
According to the ZEW, current data show that certain industries in Germany are used when using AI, whereby the information and communication industry and trade stand out. These two sectors benefit from AI applications that improve customer care, as well as automated processes for increasing efficiency. In retail, AI-based systems for warehouse management and customer analyzes are on the rise.
A current survey by the Federal Statistical Office proves that around 30 % of the companies in the information and communication industry have implemented AI technologies, while in industry only around 10 % of companies use these technologies for their processes. This discrepancy shows the challenges that production companies face, in particular with regard to the integration of new technologies and the need to adapt to existing production processes.
comparison with other European countries
Compared to other European countries, Germany shows a heterogeneous landscape in artificial intelligence use. While Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands are a pioneer in the implementation of AI in companies, Germany has a strong basis, but still potential upwards. An analysis of the European Commission shows that the Nordic countries invest a lot in research and development, which is reflected in a higher AI.
The example of Denmark is striking; Here, the proportion of companies that use AI is over 20 percent, which indicates a fundamentally different attitude to the integration of this technology in business models. In Germany, there is therefore a central challenge of how companies from various industries can make the necessary adjustments and investments in order to effectively use artificial intelligence and at the same time to remain internationally competitive.
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