AI adoption accelerates in Czech and Polish business sectors

Artificial intelligence is transitioning from experimental use to a standard component of corporate operations across Central Europe. In the Czech Republic, 18% of companies with more than ten employees now utilize AI, a figure that has doubled in one year, with large enterprises seeing adoption rates exceed 50%.

In Poland, industrial sectors are increasingly prepared to delegate tasks to AI. A study by IFS indicates that 54.7% of large industrial firms allow AI agents to operate within certain limits, and 25% are ready to grant them full autonomy in specific processes, particularly in production and procurement. However, hardware limitations and macroeconomic concerns remain significant barriers, with 84% of Polish leaders facing difficult economic conditions that necessitate cautious investment.

Financial data from Revolut Business shows a massive surge in corporate AI spending, which grew by 406% year-over-year. The average business user now spends approximately $416 monthly on AI tools. Despite this growth, companies face challenges regarding return on investment (ROI) and the risks of 'tokenmaxxing'—unregulated API consumption without clear business value. Additionally, experts warn of the 'human in the loop' fallacy, where automated recommendations can lead to decreased human oversight and critical errors in sectors like insurance.