GermanyAccording to a survey by the Munich-based Ifo Institute, more than half of German companies now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their business processes. The percentage increased from 40.9% last year to 54.5%. Additionally, 16% of companies plan to implement AI applications, while 21.6% are currently discussing potential uses. The industrial sector leads in AI adoption, with 58.7% of companies using it, followed by the service sector at 56.2% and retail at around 45%. The construction industry has seen particularly rapid growth in AI usage, increasing from 7.1% to 39.8% over three years.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from an independent research institution without apparent ideological framing. It reports on the adoption rates of AI across various sectors without taking a stance or emphasizing any particular viewpoint.
