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Unlocking Export Gains: The Role of AI and AI-Related Technologies

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Key MessagesLarge firms currently lead the way in AI adoption, suggesting that there is an inclusiveness issue in which SMEs are being left behindRobust digital infrastructure and specialized in-house ICT skills are the primary catalysts for AI technology adoptionAI technologies are positively correlated with increased foreign sales per employee among firms that adopt themThe benefits of AI-related technologies are not uniform: robotics mostly impacts manufacturing, while big data drives the services sectorSynergies between multiple digital technologies magnify overall export performance gains

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  • Natália Barbosa, 2026. "Unlocking Export Gains: The Role of AI and AI-Related Technologies," EconPol Forum, CESifo, vol. 27(02), pages 08-14, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:epofor:v:27:y:2026:i:02:p:08-14
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