Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way people work, with more than a quarter of workers saying technology has already taken over parts of their work, according to a new survey.
The survey, conducted by Ipsos in collaboration with Epoch AI, found that 27% of employed users reported that AI tools now handle some of their routine tasks, such as summarizing documents or organizing information.
The results show an increase in the use of AI technology around the world. This technology has become a standard part of daily routine as 48% of US adults reported using an AI tool during the past week.
Employment-based users distribute their work duties between personal obligations and professional responsibilities. About 51% said they use AI equally or more for work, while 47.1% reported primarily personal use.
The survey shows that AI technology replaces tasks while it creates new work opportunities for employees. About 21% of respondents said technology has enabled them to take on new responsibilities, such as data analysis work that would typically require coding skills.
Most of the employees reported that their work work is continuing without any major modification. About 68% of the participants declared that AI has not taken over any of their current duties, while about 73.6% of the participants reported that AI has not added any new responsibilities to their work.
Access appears to play an important role in using AI widely in the workplace. Employees with employer-provided subscriptions are more likely to use AI tools professionally.
The percentage of users reporting equal AI use for work and personal activities increased from 58% of those who paid for the tool to 76% of those who received employment-based access. Free-tier users reported workplace usage rates at more than one-third of their total.
Microsoft Copilot became the most used AI tool among working professionals, followed by ChatGPIT and Google Gemini.
Policymakers are currently evaluating various approaches to establishing an AI regulatory framework. US states have enacted laws that protect consumers and protect data privacy while federal officials seek a single national regulatory system to prevent different states from making different rules.
Tech companies are facing increasing tension between regulators. Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has filed a challenge against the state’s rules, claiming the rules will restrict technological progress.
