report of Microsoft reveals that employees are willing to use AI to alleviate workload

Annual Job Trends Report surveyed 31.000 full-time workers in 31 countries.

  • According to search da Microsoft, 70% of workers would like to “command” artificial intelligence to reduce their workload. 
  • 49% of people surveyed fear the security of their jobs with the adoption of AI.
  • For most of the employees interviewed, work would be less stressful with the help of AI. Regardless of the area of ​​activity. 
  • On the other hand, company leaders prioritize the use of AI to increase employee productivity.
  • Leaders hope AI will help employees handle repetitive, low-value tasks, allowing them to focus on more important and challenging tasks.
  • Regarding leaders' vision regarding the arrival of AI in workplaces, the survey shows that they prefer the tools to help workers and not replace them.
  • Despite the positive result for AI, workers would need to develop new skills to deal with this new moment.
  • It is worth mentioning that the Microsoft has been investing heavily in the development of artificial intelligence. Therefore, the optimistic point of view of the research must be taken into account. 

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