Eurostat's recent report indicates that 20% of European Union enterprises with at least ten employees are utilizing artificial intelligence, a notable increase from 13.5% the previous year. Despite this growth, the distribution of AI adoption varies significantly across the EU, with countries like Denmark reaching 42% while Romania only reports 5.2%. Analysts attribute Europe's slower adoption rate to regulatory concerns, particularly the AI Act, but also highlight deeper issues such as limited capital flow and skill shortages. The OECD notes that in 2025, the US is projected to attract around $194 billion in AI venture capital compared to just $15.8 billion for the EU, emphasizing a significant disparity in resources available for AI development.
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EU Business AI Adoption Sees Growth, Yet Lags Behind US
The Next Web AI· Ana-Maria Stanciuc· Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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