A recent LawDeb survey shows that 29% of UK employees use AI in their work, and 10% of them rely on it for a significant part of their role. Men, particularly those aged 25-34 in London, are more likely to use AI, with 34% of men using it compared to 25% of women. However, comfort levels vary, with more than a third (37%) of workers reportedly not comfortable with AI at all, citing reasons such as lack of knowledge, ethical concerns or fear of repercussions.
Patrick Davis, Head of Corporate Secretarial Services UK at LawDeb, highlighted the importance of responsible AI implementation: “The future of AI in the workplace is inevitable …it is the responsibility of boards and their technology, cybersecurity, risk and governance teams to provide guidance and policies on how to manage this use. Davis noted that companies need to involve experts in board discussions to avoid ethical, regulatory and legal risks.
– Men and younger workers (aged 25-34) are more likely to use AI, with men twice as likely as women to use it for a large part of their work.
– London-based employees and those in leadership positions, such as senior executives, are the most frequent users of AI in the workplace.
– Companies face growing pressure to establish clear AI guidelines to address workers’ ethical concerns and ensure responsible use of AI.