The study also revealed that 30% of participants, particularly from the Gen Z and Millennial age groups, confirmed the use of AI tools at work. AI was found to be more popular among employees of color, particularly those of Asian and Black ethnicity. Employees in research, consultation, logistics, business, finance, and tech sectors were most likely to use AI. Despite the benefits of AI, 42% of respondents were worried about its potential negative impact on their careers.
Key takeaways:
- Only 30% of participants in a recent survey reported using AI in their workplaces, yet over 40% expressed concerns about the potential negative impact of AI on their careers.
- Half of the survey participants expressed a desire for their companies to offer more benefits such as healthcare premiums and free catering.
- AI tools were found to be more popular among employees of color, particularly those of Asian and Black ethnicity, and were most commonly used in the fields of research, consultation, logistics, business, finance, and tech.
- While many participants saw AI as a positive influence on their productivity, 42% were worried about potential negative impacts on their careers, with those earning less than $50k per year expressing more concern than those earning between $50k and $99k.