Workers 'live in fear' when using AI to work

Using AI to assist in work is increasingly popular and applied by many people. However, these people are afraid that their boss will know and will be fired.

Microsoft and LinkedIn conducted a study called the annual Job Trends Index to examine the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market through a survey of 31,000 people in 31 countries.

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The results showed that 75% of survey participants said they were using AI. However, 53% of them do not want to admit it because they are worried that they may be replaced by AI and are considering giving up their current position next year.

Microsoft Copilot tool leader and Microsoft WorkLab co-founder Colette Stallbaumer said workers need to overcome fear, shift to a growth mindset and embrace AI tools, taking advantage of opportunities to learn thoroughly. power. According to him, that helps workers market themselves better, whether they remain with the company or seek to move elsewhere.

According to research, in the past 8 years recruitment of AI-savvy personnel has increased by more than 320%. Non-technical positions that know how to use AI tools are in high demand.

The study found that 71% of leaders said they are willing to hire a less experienced employee who possesses AI skills, and 66% would not hire someone who is not proficient in AI.

However, bosses do not pay attention to developing skills for employees even though they value understanding of AI in the workplace. Only more than 1/4 of leaders in the US plan to provide AI training for workers this year, nearly ½ do not invest in AI tools or products. Only 39% of employees using AI for work in the world have been trained by their companies on this tool.

Despite the fear of being replaced, three-quarters of survey participants said they need AI skills to stay competitive in the job market, access more job opportunities, and advance faster.

Micah Soto

Update 14 May 2024