Key Insights
- AI usage has more than doubled in the last six months, with 75% of global knowledge workers now using GenAI tools.
- 79% of leaders agree on the need to adopt AI to stay competitive, though 60% worry their organization lacks a plan for implementation.
- 78% of AI users are bringing their own AI tools to work (BYOAI), spanning all generations.
- 66% of leaders wouldn’t hire someone without AI skills, and 71% prefer less experienced candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without.
- AI power users receive support and tailored training, significantly boosting their productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction.
Implications for Education
Experience with AI is becoming a critical hiring criterion, as research indicates GenAI use can significantly reduce skill gaps. 77% of leaders foresee giving greater responsibilities to early-career talent due to AI, highlighting the need for schools and universities to prepare students accordingly.
However, only 39% of AI users at work have received company-provided training, and just 25% of companies plan to offer training on generative AI this year. This training gap is also evident in educational institutions.
As AI reshapes work, job skills are expected to change significantly. Educational curricula must adapt to emphasize uniquely human skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and relationship building, which will be invaluable in an AI-enhanced work environment.
The rapid rise of AI is reshaping the job market, making it imperative for the education sector to equip students and workers with the AI skills and aptitudes that are increasingly in demand.
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