AI revolution in Austria: 68% of companies are already relying on technology!

AI revolution in Austria: 68% of companies are already relying on technology!

Österreich - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases rapidly in Austria. According to the AI ​​Readiness Report, presented by Google Austria and the trade association, 68 percent of domestic companies are already using AI technologies. Use of generation Z: 95 percent of its members is also particularly noteworthy to make AI services back to facilitate daily tasks and call up information. While women are more skeptical about technology - only 35 percent rate them positively - 50 percent of men show a more optimistic attitude. These differences in perception illustrate a clear gender gap in the acceptance of AI.

The basic attitude of the population to KI has also changed. 42 percent of Austrians: inside have a positive view of artificial intelligence, which has been an increase since the previous year. In April 2024 it was 37 percent. Especially among those surveyed aged under the age of 27, it is striking that two thirds are optimistic about the future and 51 percent consider their knowledge of AI as a solid. This development is also reflected in the increasingly positive expectations that link 56 percent of the population with medical advances, 40 percent with increases in efficiency. Nevertheless, 33 percent of the total population express concerns about possible job losses by AI.

The role of AI in the company

The integration of AI in companies shows measurable results. 33 percent of operational actors report efficiency gains, while 22 percent of the cost reductions were able to determine. There is also positive feedback on higher customer satisfaction (19 percent) and sales growth (15 percent). A third of the companies have already taken the first steps to implement, a fifth has already progressed. 22 percent of companies still have no ambitions to invest in AI. Rainer Will, Managing Director of the Commercial Association, emphasizes that small and medium -sized companies need support in relation to access to AI.

Specifically, KI is used in companies primarily for text position (49 percent), translation (41 percent) and search optimization (37 percent). Retail also pays special attention, where customer personalization and product recommendations play a growing role. 67 percent of those surveyed would like AI-based shopping assistant. The Ki tool Chatgpt enjoys special popularity here: 75 percent of the population have already heard of it, and the application is particularly high for Generation Z. 60 percent use Chatgpt several times a week, 10 percent daily.

effects on everyday life and society

KI is not only used in the corporate context, but also increasingly also influences everyday life. From medical diagnoses to journalistic research, AI revolutionizes various industries. In Austria, around 18 percent of the population, in particular 34 percent of 12 to 28 year olds, have already used Chatgpt. Around 80 percent of the population demand stricter regulations for the use of such technologies. The pressure with regard to ethical considerations and the need for the training of teaching staff is strong. Educational institutions are skeptical about AI technologies and partly rely on a ban in school contexts.

Overall, Austria is at the beginning of a AI revolution that brings both opportunities and challenges. The path to optimal implementation and acceptable use within society is shaped by discussions about the responsible commitment and the importance of training for companies and institutions. At least one thing is certain: the ability of AI to expand and support human skills has great potential to change people's lives in the coming years.