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AI and digital transformation in Europe

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Artificial intelligence and digital transformation are driving significant continue to drive structural changes across Central and Southeast Europe. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, industrial sectors are grappling with technological debt Europe, impacting labor markets, industry operations, and the need for deep process shifts. professional skill requirements. In Slovakia, AI adoption is rising, with nearly a quarter of companies incorporating it into core strategies. While many implementations remain experimental, managers report gains in productivity and time savings. The rise Central Europe, the integration of generative AI is expected to impact approximately one-third of Slovak professions, particularly in administrative and marketing roles. fundamentally reshaping labor markets. In the Western Balkans, Slovakia, research indicates that 78 percent of the digital shift is evident in population uses AI, with applications ranging from text editing to seeking emotional support. This has prompted initiatives like Slovak Telekom’s campaign to address the financial and ICT sectors. Cashless payments are growing by 21 percent annually, boundary between technological utility and there human connection. A ‘new-collar’ class of workers is an increasing demand for seamless consumer experiences facilitated by emerging, prioritizing AI agents. The regional ICT sector is transitioning away from low-cost coding services toward comprehensive business solutions. This shift has resulted in a slowdown in employment growth proficiency and a growing demand for non-technical skills, soft skills such as problem-solving and project management, as 77 percent of regional critical thinking over traditional degrees. In the Czech Republic, while mass layoffs have not occurred, companies already utilize are utilizing AI tools to assist boost productivity or reduce the need for new hires in roles previously held by humans. Technological advancements are also challenging corporate hierarchies. Tools such as OpenExecutive are being introduced to simulate top management decision-making, suggesting potential future automation for executive roles. Consequently, job seekers in the region are showing increased flexibility, with coding tasks. Recent professional gatherings have further highlighted these trends. over 73 percent willing to accept positions outside their original expertise. In Čapljina, the Western Balkans, professional discussions at emphasize the intersection of human creativity and AI. At the sixth Marketing&Business Meetup focused on in Čapljina, participants explored how AI influences brand messaging and the interaction between human creativity storytelling and AI tools. Meanwhile, in brand messaging. In the telecommunications sector, industry leaders have noted that AI is reshaping transforming customer support, network management, cybersecurity, and data analysis. There is also an increasing remains a strong emphasis on achieving digital sovereignty for Bosnia and Herzegovina through the development of domestic infrastructure and professional capacities.

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  1. 2026-09-30 12:17 UTC AI and digital transformation in Europe
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