Artificial intelligence use in Finnish workplaces remains limited, even as technology advances worldwide. According to a recent survey conducted by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises, AI tools have not yet become part of everyday work for most employees across Finland.
Only 16 percent of those surveyed said they use artificial intelligence daily. Among this group, 9 percent reported using AI several times each day. On the other hand, 26 percent said they do not use AI at all, and 20 percent use it only occasionally. Overall, 37 percent of respondents indicated they use AI at least once a week.
Maria Nyroos, digital and innovation policy expert at the Federation of Finnish Enterprises, explained that AI has not yet become a routine tool in work or personal life. “Broader adoption is essential for improving productivity and driving technological progress,” she said.
The survey shows that AI is most often used by managers and senior specialists. Workers, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals report much lower usage rates. This gap raises concerns about an emerging digital divide.
Nyroos cautioned, “Artificial intelligence must not remain a tool exclusive to managers or university graduates. Otherwise, it could deepen inequality within the labour market.”
Men and women reported roughly equal levels of AI use. The age group most actively using AI tools was between 30 and 44 years old.
Larger organisations tend to have higher AI adoption rates. One in five respondents said AI had improved their efficiency at work. Yet, concerns about AI’s impact on employment remain widespread, especially among unemployed individuals, entrepreneurs, and self-employed workers.
“A third of those surveyed believe AI could replace some of their current tasks,” Nyroos noted. “This worry is particularly common among 30 to 44-year-olds and those in leadership roles.”
At the same time, those who use AI more regularly also tend to understand its benefits and limitations better.
Only 21 percent of respondents have received training on how to use AI in their jobs. Training is more common in larger companies and in the public sector, including municipalities and government agencies.
Nyroos highlighted the need to expand training efforts. “Small workplaces and individual employees must also have access to AI training to ensure the advantages of AI are shared widely,” she said.
The survey was conducted by Verian from June 5 to June 11, 2025. It included responses from 1,093 working-age adults across Finland.
