The most common uses of generative AI tools are for basic tasks involving text, such as drafting written content, brainstorming ideas, and conducting background research. While 63% of respondents said that generative AI tools have positively impacted their productivity, only 7% reported a significant increase in productivity. Most workers see generative AI as a tool for replacing only parts of their job functions, allowing them more time for valuable or creative tasks.
Key takeaways:
- More than half of U.S. employees are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work-related tasks, but 75% of companies lack a clear AI policy.
- The most common uses of generative AI tools are for drafting written content, brainstorming ideas, and conducting background research.
- While 63% of workers say that generative AI tools have positively impacted their productivity, only 7% report a significant increase in productivity.
- Most workers do not see AI as a threat to their jobs, but rather as a tool to handle repetitive or tedious parts of their work, allowing them to focus on more valuable tasks.