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Sentences in company filings that refer to artificial intelligence, per 10,000 sentences by industry (source: GlobalData)
| Industry | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Technology and Communications | 4.3 |
| Aerospace and Defence | 2.9 |
| Medical Equipment | 2.6 |
| Financial Services | 2.0 |
| Automotive | 1.8 |
| Transport and Logistics | 1.6 |
| Oil and Gas | 1.5 |
| Retailing | 1.4 |
| Metals and Mining | 1.3 |
| Power | 1.1 |
| Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare | 0.9 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 0.6 |
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