Generative artificial intelligence is now widely recognized across Europe, with around 80% of people in 9 surveyed countries familiar with ChatGPT by the end of 2025, according to the CEDMO Tracking (V4+5) survey. Awareness is highest among people under 44 and particularly strong in Estonia, Germany, and Slovenia.
Since its launch, 63% of respondents have tried ChatGPT, with Slovenia leading at 76%. Most users experimented with the tool out of curiosity (77%), while almost three-quarters used it to verify information, especially young people aged 15 to 24. Overall, 83% of users found ChatGPT useful, though skepticism remains strongest in France and Germany.
Public attitudes toward artificial intelligence are mixed. While 41% of respondents hold positive expectations about AI in everyday life, concerns persist. France stands out for its ambivalence: although many are impressed by AI’s capabilities, 60% worry about its future use and 62% describe it as ominous. More than half of French respondents fear AI could threaten security. In contrast, Estonia shows strong enthusiasm, with 62% describing AI as exciting and over half believing AI systems can outperform humans.
In the V4 countries, awareness of ChatGPT ranges from 72% in the Czech Republic to 81% in Hungary. Usage is widespread, with more than 60% having tried the model in each country. Among all countries surveyed, Poles use ChatGPT most often as a source of information.
The survey highlights a key tension: while generative AI tools are rapidly becoming part of everyday life, public confidence in their broader impact remains uneven across Europe. For more information, read the report.
*Data collection for the CEDMO Tracking survey was funded by the National Recovery Plan as part of the project MPO 60273/24/21300/21000 CEDMO 2.0 NPO.
