Sentiments surrounding the “AI hype” don’t seem to be changing, as many industries are actively adopting artificial intelligence (AI) into the workforce.
AI is a rapidly developing technology that has slowly integrated into our lives – specifically, into our working lives – as businesses worldwide continue to adopt it.
Yet conversations on the topic are still raging, with the future of many roles still uncertain regarding AI in the workplace.
With this in mind, AIPRM, a prompt management tool and prompt library, has released its findings from a survey on AI and its impact on the way we work.
How many people use AI?
In 2024, 75% of the surveyed workers said they use AI in their jobs, and almost 80% of company leaders said that AI should be adopted to stay competitive.
While about a quarter of people said they didn’t use AI in the workplace, the majority seem to suggest that AI should be implemented to remain relevant and stay ahead of the curve.
Which industries are adopting AI?
There has been much contention about the adoption of AI in certain industries, particularly education. Yet, just under 19% of teachers have recorded using AI in their classrooms.
The highest percentage of AI adoption seemed to come from marketing and advertising. Following marketing and advertising is the technology and consulting industry.
Do workers depend on AI?
While AI is being implemented in various industries, the survey shows that people aren’t fully relying on the technology to complete daily tasks.
Only around 4% of people fully use AI in the workplace, and only 7% use it extensively – whereas 21% of people use the technology moderately.
Despite all the talk of adopting AI, almost 34% of people said they didn’t use the technology at all.
Which Chatbots are most used?
Unsurprisingly, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the most used (65%) chatbot across various industries, while Google’s Gemini is used by half of the participants. Claude AI and Microsoft’s Co-Pilot are the least used chatbots.
Why are chatbots used?
ChatGPT and other chatbots are great for writing and performing many of the menial tasks expected in the workplace.
Over a quarter of people said they use AI to respond to emails, write reports, and craft presentations.
While other industries use AI for cybersecurity, automated data entry, and quality control.
Most participants (90%) said they use chatbots to save time. Four out of five participants said that AI could allow them to focus on the tasks that demanded more time and concentration.
These numbers also reflected the participants' feelings surrounding AI – it allows them to be more creative in the workplace and enjoy their work more.
How does AI impact productivity?
While AI can impact productivity in all sectors, one profession seems to shine under its influence: coding.
The largest increase in productivity was observed in programmers, as coders using AI almost doubled (+126%) their projects. This means that, on average, the survey found that AI has improved productivity by two-thirds.
What are workers worried about?
While AI offers many opportunities, it also poses some significant risks within the workplace.
Participants expressed their concern about AI, with over half of people saying they are worried about their privacy when using it.
However, a quarter of people didn’t seem to worry about security and privacy when using AI in the workplace.
Yet, there are some risks associated with AI and its impact on the job market – specifically, what jobs are most likely to be automated.
While AI might increase the demand for workers in healthcare and labor jobs, it will significantly decrease the need for office support workers, customer service workers, and salespeople.
However, AIPRM seems to suggest that AI can create more jobs than it destroys and may allow us to participate in activities we love.
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