OECD finds 52% of large enterprises used AI in 2025

The OECD said in a press release that 20% of enterprises with at least 10 employees used AI in 2025, compared with 52% of enterprises with at least 250 employees. The organization projects that AI adoption among large enterprises could be nearly 80% higher than the average for all enterprises by 2030.

Generative AI use reached 37% among individuals in 2025. Usage was 68% among people aged 16 to 24, compared with 14% among adults aged 55 to 74. Internet use among the older group increased from 58% in 2015 to 87% in 2025, but 43% reported no need for AI, while 12% cited limited skills and 9% cited limited awareness.

Smaller businesses reported barriers including limited finance, infrastructure and specialized skills, as well as implementation costs and uncertainty about legal and data protection requirements. Venture capital investment in AI companies specializing in information technology infrastructure and hosting rose from $54.5 billion in 2024 to $123.9 billion in 2025.