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AI Can Boost Italy's Labour Productivity, Says Central Bank Chief
- Italy’s central bank governor Panetta says AI could add up to one percentage point to productivity annually if adoption is rapid and broad.
- Panetta urges stronger venture capital and private equity to back AI innovation in Italy.
- Current Italian AI uptake is low, with about 30% of firms using AI and only 5% using it intensively.
- The Bank of Italy is engaging with global AI developers and has started talks with banks to foster adoption.
- The report compares Italy’s AI uptake with international standards, citing OECD and Eurostat data.
- Panetta emphasizes public action to boost AI adoption to raise productivity.
- Italy’s Bank of Italy plans ongoing collaboration with AI developers and banks.
- Panetta outlines two productivity scenarios: slow adoption vs. rapid adoption.
- The report highlights potential productivity gains as Italy lags EU peers in AI use.
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