Saxony: The use of artificial intelligence is becoming a necessity for companies

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important for Saxony's companies. The introduction of AI in Saxon companies is no longer an option, but a necessity, emphasized Saxony's Economics and Labor Minister Dirk Panter. «Those who take advantage of the opportunities offered by AI ensure leaps in efficiency. Anyone who ignores them risks their competitiveness,” explained the SPD politician.

More than one in four companies in Saxony uses AI, and a further 8 percent are planning to use it, according to the results of an employer survey by the Institute for Labor Market and Occupational Research (IAB). Companies that had not yet switched to using AI mainly justified this with a lack of application options.

The IAB company panel provides representative results on the labor market from a company perspective every year. In the second half of 2025, around 15,800 companies nationwide with at least one employee subject to social security contributions were surveyed, including around 1,200 companies from Saxony.