The survey results come as companies increasingly recognize the potential of AI tools to enhance productivity. Businesses are willing to pay high salaries to attract workers with generative AI experience, and some executives are encouraging their employees to learn how to use AI to improve company performance. The survey also found that 73% of executives believe those with AI skills have a higher chance of being promoted to CEO, and 85% think future CEOs will have AI expertise.
Key takeaways:
- A new survey by edX reveals that 82% of C-suite executives are willing to let their employees use AI technology like ChatGPT to work multiple jobs if it helps them finish their tasks faster.
- 83% of the C-Suite executives surveyed believe that workers with AI skills should be paid more and 74% believe they should be promoted more often.
- 73% of executives say that those who know how to use AI will have a higher chance of being promoted to CEO, and 85% believe that succeeding CEOs at their employers will possess AI expertise.
- Companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Meta are willing to pay high salaries to attract workers with generative AI experience, highlighting the growing demand for AI skills in the job market.