- Small businesses are less confidence with AI than the largest
- Half of the companies says that AI has become critical
- Training and policies must be more comprehensive
New research has affirmed that just one in 10 (12%) SME has invested in training related to their staff.
The Coding Institute report revealed almost one in three (29%) SME now they see the lack of training as their greatest obstacle to the adoption of artificial intelligence tools, with another in two (52%) citing a lack of internal skills and knowledge such as the main battle.
In addition, the investigation represents a worrying image for smaller companies compared to their largest counterparts: 82% of medium -sized companies expressed their confidence working with AI compared to 37% of smaller companies.
Small businesses are struggling to adopt AI
Around one in two (51%) of the SMEs surveyed agreed that AI could now be perceived as criticism, but only about half of these (27%) believe that they can implement IA tools safely and effectively.
As such, the Coding Institute warns about a growing Division of preparation of AI between different types of companies, launching its own free short courses aimed at all career levels.
Looking towards the future, companies that are on the verge of being left out by Revolution AI are now asking for greater government support.
Three out of five (59%) require national strategies for AI skills to support companies of all sizes, with three quarters asking for clearer guidance on AI skills that will probably need in the next three to five years.
“It is not just about individual business success, it is about ensuring that the entire economy of the United Kingdom can participate in the transformation of AI,” said Professor Rachid Hourizi Mbe, director of the Coding Institute.
The report continues to explain that, if micro companies and unique merchants are not explicitly included in national plans, AI will be concentrated, it will not democratize.
