Goldman Sachs: Only Four Countries Lead Global AI Adoption at 20%

Goldman Sachs Research reports AI adoption at 15-20% in developed economies, led by France, the US, Netherlands and UK, and 10-15% in major emerging markets. Hiring growth has slowed since mid-2022 in highly automated sectors, especially in Germany, Australia and the US.

• AI adoption: 15-20% in developed countries, 10-15% in emerging markets
• US call-center employment 39% below trend, Canada 33%, Germany 27%
• Job posting growth slowed in IT, call centers, software and advertising since 2022
• Overall employment effect limited: 10% exposure yields only 0.1 pp decline