France: 67% of Companies Report Using Generative AI
The Banque de France indicates that a majority of French companies with at least 20 employees have adopted generative AI. However, the applications remain primarily limited and experimental. The survey, conducted among 7,000 companies between late February and April 2026, covers various sizes and sectors.
Primarily Experimental Uses Among a Panel of 7,000 Companies
The Banque de France states that generative AI is mainly used in a limited and experimental manner within companies. The results are based on responses collected between late February and April 2026 from 7,000 firms. The panel includes organizations of various sizes and from diverse sectors.
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The Banque de France Distinguishes Between Generative and Non-Generative AI
The Banque de France differentiates generative AI, regarded as an emerging technology since the arrival of ChatGPT, from non-generative AI, which has been present in companies for a longer time. This distinction structures the analysis of reported uses.
67% of Companies with 20 Employees or More Report Using It
According to the Banque de France, 67% of French companies with at least 20 employees report using generative AI. The Banque de France characterizes this diffusion as widespread within the productive fabric.
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