AI adoption is rising across the EU, but the benefits are not spreading evenly. Eurostat data show enterprise use of AI increased from 8% in 2023 to 13.5% in 2024 (firms with 10+ employees), with a persistent size gap: large businesses (30%) are far ahead of SMEs (7%).
The GeoTech Tech Uptake Tracker maps how AI is diffusing across the EU-27 and why frontrunners are pulling ahead. It links national adoption patterns to core enabling conditions—such as high-speed connectivity, basic digital skills, and the availability of cloud-based compute that helps AI systems scale—while also noting that survey indicators capture whether firms use AI tools, not how deeply they are integrated.
Overall, the findings point to measurable progress alongside enduring gaps between member states and between large firms and smaller businesses. Illustrative relationships with broadband, skills, regulatory conditions, and venture capital underline how structural and institutional factors continue to shape AI diffusion across Europe.
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