Policy & the future | One in three hiding AI use from bosses, is this acceptable?

The workplace is undergoing a silent revolution. A recent survey of 2,000 individuals, undertaken by Add People, has unveiled a startling statistic: one in three workers admit to using AI tools without their managers' knowledge.

As ChatGPT and similar AI-powered applications gain immense popularity, reaching an astounding 100million daily users just two months after launch, the global workforce is left pondering the impact of these tools on their professional lives.

Despite evidence suggesting that AI could boost employee productivity by a substantial 66%, a significant 69% of workers have yet to incorporate AI into their daily tasks. This hesitance suggests that a broader education and awareness campaign about AI's potential benefits may be necessary across all industries.

Interestingly, the survey reveals a generational divide in perceptions of AI in the workplace. While 58% of respondents aged between 18 and 44 express openness to using AI, 66% of those aged 45 and above view AI as an unlikely addition to their job responsibilities. This discrepancy suggests that younger workers may be more willing to embrace AI-driven tools, possibly because they are more accustomed to technological innovations.