Artificial Intelligence in Germany - statistics & facts
By 2030, the artificial intelligence market is expected to be valued at almost 30 billion euros. The technological advancements in the field mean that is a rapidly growing market. Fraud detection, online customer support, and chatbots are just a few ways in which AI is currently used. In the future, AI could be used for automated cars or even robots to aid with daily tasks. Though Germany may have a reputation for often choosing more traditional analog methods over technological advances in many aspects of life some people do have hopes that AI will help to solve problems such as climate change.
AI has become unavoidable, and companies will have to invest if they want to keep up with their global competitors. Furthermore, although companies in Germany were unhappy, at least to some extent, with the AI regulations, there is a general consensus among people that politicians have, for too long, not taken the topic of AI seriously enough. Consequently, companies will have to find a way to begin or continue working with artificial intelligence despite restrictions.
Attitudes and regulation
AI has proved to be a controversial topic as it brings a lot of uncertainty for many people. Around 50 percent of people in Germany see its increased use as more positive than negative. However, when asked about the effect of AI on human relationships 52 percent of people said that it was negative. As probably is expected AI is used more prominently among younger age groups. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life it must be regulated. As with social media, it is hard to keep up the regulations as the technology surrounding AI is developing so quickly. Furthermore, there are also different perspectives on how regulated it should be. The EU did introduce an AI Act in June 2024 which has the aim of regulating the ways in which AI is used, this included transparency obligations, clarity around copyright when AI is used to create something, and even the prohibition of certain AI technology, specifically that which can be used to cause harm. Over 50 percent of companies in Germany that deal with AI, however, believe that the laws set out by the EU have a negative impact on innovation.AI in business
Around 32 percent of businesses in Germany had reportedly deployed the use of artificial intelligence in 2023. This figure was slightly below the global average, and significantly lower than countries such as China, Singapore, and India. Investment in AI does not appear to be a priority for companies in Germany, with just 37 percent stating that had invested in AI over the course of 2024. This is likely due to the variety of obstacles that companies face when it comes to implementing AI, such as not enough personnel, missing data, and a lack of financial resources. Since AI is rapidly changing the business landscape, it seems unlikely that companies will be able to avoid investing in AI for much longer and will have to find solutions for the problems they face.AI has become unavoidable, and companies will have to invest if they want to keep up with their global competitors. Furthermore, although companies in Germany were unhappy, at least to some extent, with the AI regulations, there is a general consensus among people that politicians have, for too long, not taken the topic of AI seriously enough. Consequently, companies will have to find a way to begin or continue working with artificial intelligence despite restrictions.
