Only a quarter of Russian companies plan to use artificial intelligence
A recent study exposes a critical gap in the Russian business ecosystem. While interest in artificial intelligence is widespread, only a minority has taken concrete steps to adopt it. The report, which consulted more than 700 companies, indicates that strategic progress is slower than expected. 🤖
Interest does not translate into action
The Business Technology Strategies study, conducted by MTS Web Services and cited by the newspaper Vedomosti, shows a clear picture. Many organizations perceive the potential of AI, but a considerable number do not define how to allocate resources or design a plan to use it effectively. This directly slows their ability to digitally transform their operations.
Main findings of the report:- Only 26% of companies have formally structured a strategy to integrate AI tools.
- A similar proportion has reserved specific funds to execute projects in this field.
- The majority remains in a phase of passive recognition, without moving to the implementation stage.
Without a defined strategy, it is difficult for companies to justify and execute substantial investments in artificial intelligence.
Lack of budget and roadmap hinders progress
The budget is the key element that separates planners from those who only experiment. Companies without allocated funds tend to limit themselves to isolated pilot projects or using basic solutions. This fragmented approach prevents scaling benefits and obtaining a solid competitive advantage, keeping companies in a perpetual exploratory cycle.
Consequences of not planning:- Isolated and discontinuous investments that do not generate long-term impact.
- Inability to optimize core business processes comprehensively.
- Risk of falling behind competitors who do organize their AI adoption.
A risky wait-and-see tactic
The report suggests that, for a segment of companies, the strategy consists of observing competitors to later replicate their moves. This tactic, although it saves the effort of thinking and the initial risk of making mistakes, can be costly in the medium term. In an environment where technology advances quickly, waiting can mean losing market opportunities and innovation capacity. The current challenge is precisely to move from interest to action with defined plans and resources. 🚀