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AI adoption in Europe
Wider AI uptake will be a major factor shaping European productivity growth in the years ahead.
Real digital investment in the euro area has risen by 73 per cent since 2014, with its share of GDP moving from 2.3 per cent to 3.3 per cent. Digital investment has grown much faster in the United States; in the euro area, it is estimated to have accelerated clearly since 2024, marking a shift in the economy's structure. In the euro area, digital investment is directed mainly towards intangible assets, while data centres make up a relatively small share.
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Date stated with the source: 2. 11. 2026
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