Artificial intelligence in the German economy and where generative AI is used – opportunities and market advantages for SMEs

🤖💡 In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central topic in business. According to a representative survey by Bitkom Research, more and more companies in Germany are relying on AI. This survey, which surveyed 605 companies with at least 20 employees from various industries, shows that the proportion of companies using AI increased to 15 percent from 9 percent last year. At the same time, the proportion of companies for which AI plays no role fell from 64 to 52 percent. Almost 7 in 10 companies (68 percent) see AI as the most important technology of the future, while 29 percent see it as overrated hype. For their own business perspective, 68 percent see AI as an opportunity, 20 percent as a risk and 11 percent believe that AI will have no impact on their company.

🌟 Areas of application of generative AI

Generative artificial intelligence, a subcategory of AI capable of creating new content, is increasingly being used in the German economy. The areas of application are diverse and range from content creation to analyzing data and texts. A survey by Capgemini shows that generative AI tools are being used worldwide in various areas:

Content creation (emails, essays, stories, poems)

With a share of 52 percent, content creation is the most common area of ​​application. Companies use generative AI to automatically generate texts that can be used in different contexts.

Creative brainstorming

About 28 percent of respondents use generative AI for creative brainstorming. This helps to develop new ideas and support innovation processes.

Information preservation

Likewise, 28 percent of users use generative AI to stay up to date on AI advances and obtain general information on various topics.

Creation of teaching materials and content fine-tuning

20 percent of respondents use generative AI to create educational material and fine-tune and edit content.

Translating and understanding complex concepts

Another 16 percent use generative AI to translate texts and 13 percent to better understand complex concepts.

Search engine replacement and data analysis

Generative AI is also used to replace search engines (11 percent) and to analyze data or text (11 percent).

🚀 Opportunities and market advantages for SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face particular challenges when it comes to keeping pace with technological developments. However, AI offers significant opportunities and market advantages for SMEs, particularly in the area of ​​generative AI.

1. Increased efficiency

By using generative AI, SMEs can significantly increase their efficiency. Automated processes in content creation and editing save time and costs. For example, marketing texts, product descriptions or blog posts can be created quickly and cost-effectively.

2. Innovative power

Generative AI supports SMEs in increasing their innovative power. Through creative brainstorming and developing new ideas, companies can develop innovative products and services that give them a competitive advantage.

3. Customer experience

Personalization of content and offers is another advantage. Generative AI makes it possible to create tailored marketing campaigns and personalized customer communications, resulting in better customer retention and higher sales.

4. Market analysis

By analyzing data and text, SMEs can better understand market trends and customer preferences. This allows them to react more quickly to changes in the market and adapt their business strategies accordingly.

5. Conservation of resources

AI-based solutions can help use resources more efficiently. For example, automated translation of texts can help overcome language barriers and open up international markets without requiring extensive human resources.

⚠️ Challenges and risks

Despite the numerous benefits, there are also challenges and risks associated with the use of generative AI.

Data quality

The quality of the generated content depends heavily on the quality of the underlying data. Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to incorrect results.

Complexity and costs

Implementing AI technologies can be complex and costly. SMEs need to ensure they have the necessary resources and expertise to successfully deploy AI.

data protection

Protecting sensitive data is another important issue. Companies must ensure that the use of AI is compatible with applicable data protection regulations.

Acceptance and trust

Acceptance and trust in AI applications can be challenging. Companies must create transparency and inform their employees and customers about the benefits and functionality of AI.

🔭 Future outlook

The future of AI in the German economy looks promising. The use of AI is expected to continue to increase in the coming years. Generative AI in particular offers enormous potential to fundamentally change the way companies work.

Further development of technology

As AI technology continues to develop, the possibilities and areas of application will continue to increase. It is expected that generative AI will be able to create increasingly precise and diverse content.

Integration into business processes

AI will increasingly be integrated into various business processes, from production to marketing to customer service. This will lead to a further increase in efficiency and competitiveness.

New business models

The use of AI also opens up new business models. Companies can offer AI-based services or develop innovative products based on the capabilities of generative AI.

🔧 Increase efficiency and become more innovative

Artificial intelligence and, in particular, generative AI offer the German economy and SMEs enormous opportunities. By using these technologies, companies can increase their efficiency, become more innovative and strengthen their market position. However, it is important to consider the challenges and risks and take appropriate measures to address them. With a strategic approach and the right implementation, generative AI can be a decisive factor for the future success of SMEs in Germany.

Artificial Intelligence – Perspective of the German Economy (Industries and Markets) – Image/PDF: Xpert.Digital

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