The gap between the United States and the EU in the level of spending on innovation and the pace of implementing new technologies is growing dangerously. Poland, however, has several strong cards and can count in the game – writes “Rzeczpospolita” on Tuesday, citing expert opinions.
The daily reports that in 2025, large businesses will focus their investments primarily on artificial intelligence – 74% of 2.5 thousand companies from around the world plan implementations in this area. But the Americans are to lead the way, with as many as 81% of business leaders there indicating AI as a priority. As indicated by the latest data from the Capgemini Research Institute, in Europe this percentage is only 72%.
“This difference may, in the long term, affect the pace of innovation implementation and the global competitiveness of European companies,” warns Radosław Mechło, AI advisor at BUZZcenter, quoted in “Rzeczpospolita”.
“For some time now, politicians have been scaring the public opinion with the growing risk of World War III breaking out, but in fact such a war is already underway. It's just that conventional weapons are not being used. The clash between the superpowers has moved to the world of technology,” says Andrzej Targosz, partner at Bitspiration Booster.
According to a report by Capgemini, the differences in investment between the United States and Europe are becoming increasingly visible. American companies spend an average of 1.45% of revenue on new technologies, while in the EU it is 1.29%. Although a difference of 0.16 percentage points may seem small, in practice it means billions of dollars being pumped into the development of breakthrough innovations.
The technological divide is growing, and experts say it is being exacerbated by the growing shortage of IT specialists. Capgemini reports that 75% of managers in the US fear that a lack of qualified staff could hinder the growth of their companies. On our continent, the risk is still underestimated (here, only 57% of respondents see a threat).
However, the Bitspiration Booster representative reassures: Poland does not have a problem with human resources. “We are known worldwide for our high-quality IT specialists. However, we lack greater investment in creating an innovation ecosystem and a smarter way of distributing public funds. Poland has several strong cards, but the responsibility lies with the administration to use them appropriately in the international arena and to count in the game,” the “Rzeczpospolita” interviewee claims. (PAP)
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