DeepL, a leader in Language AI, has released a new white paper:
“The Language Revolution: How AI Improves the Way Businesses Communicate”
Based on a survey of EMEA and US business leaders, the report explores:
AI adoption trends in business communication
Financial impact of poor multilingual communication
The role of Language AI in driving efficiency and global reach
Findings
AI Investment on the Rise
- In 2025, 72% of businesses plan to integrate AI into daily operations
- Top AI budget priorities: Business operations (28%), workplace tools (19%), translation (25%)
- The Netherlands leads AI adoption (30%), followed by Germany (29%) and the US (25%)
Language Barriers Are a Major Business Challenge
- Top obstacles:
- Market expansion (35%)
- Engaging international customers (32%)
- Customer service (24%)
- Regions most affected: Belgium (45%), Germany (41%), UK (44%), US (37%)
AI-Powered Translation is Transforming Global Business
- Businesses are merging Language AI with human expertise:
- 32% use AI alongside translation agencies
- 31% support in-house teams with AI
- 26% embed AI into key products
- Industries benefiting most: Legal, manufacturing, and other highly regulated sectors
Internal Communication Challenges in Europe
- The Netherlands (31%) and France (25%) report the highest pressure to facilitate multilingual teamwork
- DeepL’s AI-powered tools are helping businesses translate content in real-time, significantly reducing turnaround times
“It used to take staff up to half a day to translate a document. With DeepL, we do it in minutes.” – Shoji Otsubo, Panasonic Connect
DeepL’s Growing Global Influence
100,000+ businesses & organizations worldwide use DeepL
50% of the Fortune 500 rely on DeepL for AI-powered communication
Why It Matters
In a world where only 20% of the population speaks English fluently, AI-driven language solutions are becoming essential for international business success. DeepL is at the forefront of this transformation, helping companies break language barriers and improve efficiency.