德勤、港大联合发布：AI应用普及但深度不足 乐观情绪推动新一轮投资

Core Insights - Deloitte China and the University of Hong Kong have established an AI laboratory to accelerate the commercialization of AI in Hong Kong, combining industry expertise and academic research [1] - The AI adoption survey indicates that most companies are still in the experimental or early adoption phase, with nearly one-third planning to increase their AI investment budgets by over 25% [1][2] Group 1: AI Laboratory Establishment - The AI laboratory is positioned as a platform for industry-academia collaboration, aiming to foster innovation and provide practical AI application solutions [1] - The collaboration is expected to create knowledge that benefits society and assist leaders in building more innovative and resilient organizations [1] Group 2: AI Adoption Survey Findings - The survey included over 100 executives, with nearly half from large enterprises with over 5,000 employees, covering various industries such as consumer goods, retail, automotive, and energy [2] - 69% of respondents are still in the experimental or early adoption stage, with benefits primarily limited to team-level efficiency improvements [2] - Approximately 30% of companies expect double-digit growth returns from AI projects, while a similar proportion views initial projects as strategic investments rather than profit-driven [2] Group 3: Executive Insights on AI Implementation - Despite confidence in AI's long-term potential, deep application at the enterprise level remains rare, with nearly half of executives reporting results below expectations [3] - Organizational and execution challenges are seen as more significant obstacles than technical issues, with 50% citing organizational culture as a primary barrier [3] - Executives anticipate that short-term business value from AI will increase from 10%-30% to 20%-50% within five years, driven by ongoing investments despite uncertainties [3]