Executives across the globe are going all-in on artificial intelligence, with 91% scaling up AI efforts and nearly half saying they’d walk away from their job if the company isn’t keeping up.
That’s the headline finding from Globalization Partners’ latest AI at Work report, which paints a picture of boardrooms now powered as much by algorithms as ambition. According to the data, leaders are relying on AI for almost half of their daily work and many aren’t waiting around for approval to implement it. In fact, 35% admit they’d use AI even if their organisation said no.
For two-thirds of executives, being able to tap into AI means they can double their productivity, even if it means cutting headcount. Meanwhile, 46% say they’re ready to jump ship if another employer offers better AI tools or more freedom to use them. AI, it turns out, isn’t just transforming how people work. It’s influencing where they’re willing to work, too.
“AI is no longer just an experimental technology. It’s become a strategic pillar for companies looking to stay competitive, no matter where they are around the world. As AI’s value in augmenting work and improving productivity continues to be recognised, trust in its capabilities has grown. However, to address concerns about privacy and bias, organisations must prioritise the accuracy of inputs along with human oversight to ensure that AI is not only powerful but also reliable and responsible,” said Nat Natarajan, chief product and strategy officer, G-P.
HR gets a high-tech makeover
Far from being a playground for developers and data scientists, AI is now finding its place in HR. More than 80% of HR leaders say AI is critical to their company’s success, with a growing number using it to wrangle compliance nightmares across multiple countries and legal systems. A quarter say automating these legal requirements is the biggest productivity win on offer.
But while the robots may be welcome in recruitment and regulation, there’s still resistance when it comes to the big stuff. Just 3% of execs fully trust AI to make decisions, and more than half wouldn’t let it near anything involving money or investments. Concerns around dodgy data, unreliable outputs and unpredictable behaviour keep the human hand firmly on the wheel. For now.