# AI integration and productivity in Belgium > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-integration-and-productivity-in-belgium > Updated: 2026-08-17T11:28:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In Belgium, a study by The Harris Poll for Workday indicates that 62% of employees using artificial intelligence report increased productivity, exceeding the 49% average for the EMEA region. While 75% of respondents believe AI tools improve their daily work experience, deep integration into essential business systems like finance or HR remains low at 19%. Operational difficulties continue as workers face fragmented information, with 20% spending at least seven hours weekly reconciling data and 66% reporting that decision-making is hindered by unclear information. Furthermore, 81% of respondents associate workplace stress with inefficient processes. As AI usage transitions from experimental projects to standard business costs, companies are managing rising expenses for cloud capacity and token consumption. To mitigate these costs, experts suggest utilizing local devices equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to handle less complex tasks locally rather than relying on expensive cloud-based models. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Netherlands ranks as second-largest European exporter of AI equipment The Netherlands is Europe's second-largest exporter of AI-related equipment, driven by ASML's semiconductor machinery and a strong logistical role in network hardware. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ai-boosts-productivity-for-belgian-workers-despite-integration-and-cost-hurdles ### 2026-08-06: AI robotics boost UK manufacturing productivity AI‑enabled robots are helping UK factories cut hidden automation costs and improve productivity, though integration challenges remain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ai-robotics-boost-uk-manufacturing-productivity --- Cite as: AI integration and productivity in Belgium. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ai-integration-and-productivity-in-belgium