A report issued on Wednesday by the national statistics bureau ISTAT found that only 8% of Italian enterprises utilised AI in 2024. The figures are lower than those of France and Spain and well below Germany's 20% adoption rate. The artificial intelligence industry in Italy is growing and supports industrial development. In 2024 it reached a new record, reaching 1. 2 billion euros with a growth of +58% compared to 2023. The banking and telecommunications sectors are driving this expansion, with notable momentum in manufacturing. The AI market in Italy is projected to double in. In October 2020, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development released a draft version of its National AI strategy for public consultation (Italy, 2020).
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