- Most AI users are optimistic about the benefits of the technology, according to a Workday report
- Nine out of 10 have more free time to be productive
- Humans can still provide vital skills, so it’s not all doom and gloom
Addressing initial concerns that artificial intelligence could replace human workers and take away our jobs, new research from Workday has claimed that AI could actually act as a catalyst for a skills revolution.
Addressing the popular narrative of skepticism, the Workday report revealed that 85% of active AI users report a high level of optimism around the technology, a notable improvement over the 78% of non-adopters who report similar feelings.
It’s not just in skills where workers see the benefits of AI: 93% of active users also report having more free time when using the technology, allowing them to focus on higher-level tasks, such as strategy and resolution. of problems.
Workers are optimistic about artificial intelligence
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday workflows and organizational strategies, we are beginning to see where its roles are most appreciated and where the value of human workers remains critical. For example, humans bring the most to the table when it comes to ethical decision making, empathy, relationship building, and conflict resolution, making them the areas least likely to be replaced by AI.
More than four in five (83%) believe AI will make human skills like those mentioned above more important to employers.
“By embracing AI for good, we can enhance what makes us uniquely human – our creativity, our empathy, our ability to connect – and build a workplace where these skills drive success,” said Workday CTO Jim Stratton. .
Looking ahead, Workday calls for joint efforts from technology companies, organizations and even governments to ensure that everyone feels the benefits of AI. The report also highlights the need to focus on crucial human skills.
