AI Adoption on the Rise among Young Professionals
Google Workspace Survey Reveals Rising Leaders Embracing AI to Boost Productivity and Leadership
Would you use artificial intelligence (AI) to help you with a difficult or overwhelming task? If so, you’re in good company, at least, according to the results of a new survey.
AI Use in the Workplace
Released on Monday, research commissioned by Google Workspace found that 82% of participants have already been using AI tools at work. The survey, conducted by Harris Poll, focused on US workers ages 22-39 who currently have or want to have a leadership position at their employer.
Task Automation and Productivity
Among the respondents, 88% said they would use AI to start a task that feels overwhelming. Some 70% have already used AI for email writing, such as composing challenging emails from scratch and overcoming language barriers. More specifically, 88% said they’d turn to AI to help them strike the right tone in their writing.
Gen Z and Millennials Embracing AI
87% of those polled believe that AI would make them feel more comfortable writing long emails on their phones. While 90% said they’d feel more confident joining on-the-go meetings if they knew AI would be taking meeting notes for them. Some 93% of those who identify as Gen Z and 79% who identify as Millennials already use two or more AI tools each week.
AI Impact on Industry and Workplace
Almost all (98%) of respondents expect AI to impact their industry or workplace within the next five years. More than half of those already using AI share their experience and feedback with colleagues, while 75% of them suggest generative AI (gen AI) tools to their peers.
AI Benefits
Those surveyed also favor AI to improve productivity, communication, and leadership.
Conclusion
The survey findings suggest that young professionals are increasingly embracing AI to boost their careers and improve their work experience. With AI expected to have a significant impact on their industry or workplace within the next five years, it’s likely that we’ll see even more widespread adoption of AI tools in the future.
FAQs
Q: What percentage of participants have already been using AI tools at work?
A: 82%
Q: What percentage of respondents would use AI to start a task that feels overwhelming?
A: 88%
Q: What percentage of respondents have already used AI for email writing?
A: 70%
Q: What percentage of respondents identify as Gen Z and Millennials who use two or more AI tools each week?
A: 93% and 79%, respectively
Q: What percentage of respondents expect AI to impact their industry or workplace within the next five years?
A: 98%
