Malta ranks as one of the most optimistic EU countries regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey.

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The Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work report revealed that Maltese respondents were the most positive in the EU about AI’s impact on their jobs and the third most positive regarding its influence on the economy, following Slovenia (78%) and Lithuania (77%), with Malta close behind at 75%.

Maltese participants also expressed strong optimism about AI’s broader societal effects and were the most confident in its ability to enhance their quality of life and support learning.

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The findings suggest a high level of trust among the Maltese in using AI, with many believing it can streamline workflows and alleviate repetitive tasks.

Despite this enthusiasm, a slightly lower percentage of Maltese respondents (63%) expressed concerns about AI potentially replacing jobs compared to the European average of 66%.

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When asked about specific applications of AI in the workplace, respondents from Malta were the most positive in Europe regarding its use in job applicant selection, shift organization, and employee data processing. They also showed the highest levels of acceptance for AI being used to monitor employees (63%) and assess performance (64%).

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These responses appear to reflect real-world experiences, as many Maltese participants reported witnessing these AI applications in their own workplaces.

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Across the EU, two-thirds of respondents believe recent technological advancements positively affect their jobs, while only one in five feel the impact has been negative.

“The proportion of respondents who view recent technologies as having a positive impact on their current job varies widely among EU Member States. A majority in all countries share this view, with particularly high optimism in Malta (85%), Sweden (78%), and Lithuania (76%),” the survey noted. In contrast, Portugal (56%), France (57%), and Romania (61%) reported the lowest levels of positivity. The European average stood at 66%.

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The survey gathered responses from 500 participants in Malta and around 26,000 individuals across the EU between April and May of last year.