Polish Youth Adopt AI for Shopping as Sleep Shortages Cost Economy 8.7 bn zł

A survey by UCE Research and Shopfully Poland found that 65.5% of Poles aged 18‑35 use artificial intelligence when making purchase decisions. Respondents indicated occasional (28.6% rare, 24.7% sometimes) or regular (12.2%) use, primarily for saving time, reducing information overload, comparing products, analysing reviews and finding price offers. Analysts say AI remains a supportive tool rather than a full‑time assistant, with trust, perceived usefulness and established buying habits cited as barriers to wider adoption.

Another UCE Research report, combined with ePsycholodzy data, shows that one‑third of the same age group sleeps six hours or less each night. This chronic sleep deficiency is estimated to remove 17.45 million workdays annually, costing the Polish economy about 8.73 billion złoty. The loss stems from higher absenteeism and presenteeism, with detailed calculations for men and women across the 18‑25 and 26‑35 brackets. Experts warn that reduced sleep also lowers productivity beyond absenteeism, amplifying the economic impact.