【微特稿】意大利企业AI技术使用率翻倍

Core Insights - The usage of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Italian companies has doubled compared to last year, although it remains at a low level, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [1] Group 1: AI Adoption Rates - In 2023, 16.4% of Italian companies with 10 or more employees utilized some form of AI technology, up from 8.2% in 2024 and 5.0% in 2023 [1] - The adoption rate among large enterprises (250 or more employees) increased significantly from 32.5% in 2024 to 53.1% [1] - Small enterprises saw an increase in AI usage from 7.7% to 15.7% [1] Group 2: Key Sectors and Applications - The top three sectors with the highest AI usage are information technology services, video production, and telecommunications [1] - Common AI applications include text data extraction, language and image generation, and speech-to-text conversion [1] Group 3: Barriers to AI Adoption - Companies that have not adopted AI cite reasons such as lack of relevant skills, unclear regulations, data protection concerns, and high costs [1] - Approximately 14.8% of companies believe that AI is of no use to them [1]