Barriers to AI adoption in business worldwide 2025

Published by
Bergur Thormundsson,
Mar 17, 2025

In 2025, the biggest barrier to AI adoption was the lack of skilled professionals, cited by 50 percent of businesses. Around 43 percent pointed to a lack of vision among managers and leaders, while 29 percent struggled with the high costs of AI products and services.

Main obstacles to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in global business in 2025

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Release date

January 2025

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2024

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Special properties

Employers

Supplementary notes

According to source: "Share of employers expecting the stated barrier will hinder the adoption of AI among local businesses."

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Segment: Business benefits

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Segment: Business challenges

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Segment: Employees

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