AI users have increased double during the last six months

AI usage has significantly increased, as evidenced by the "2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report" from Microsoft and LinkedIn, which shows that the number of users has nearly doubled in the last six months. In the workplace today, artificial intelligence is being used by about 75% of knowledge workers worldwide. According to the survey, 90% of AI users said that the technology helped them save time.

Though CEOs acknowledge the value of AI for business, many believe their companies don't have a clear plan in place to use AI to improve profitability.

The pressure to demonstrate immediate return on investment is also causing some leaders to hesitate, despite the inevitability of AI integration.

The survey in the report highlights that 90 percent of AI users stated it helped them save time, 85 per cent were able to focus on their most crucial tasks, 84 percent of AI users felt more creative, and 83 percent enjoyed their work more after using the AI.

In terms of the company leaders around 79 per cent agree that AI adoption is necessary for competitiveness, 59 per cent express concerns about quantifying its productivity gains.

Interestingly, AI users are no longer limited to younger generations or tech enthusiasts, with employees across all age groups embracing AI tools. The survey of the workforce in knowledge-based work indicates that Gen Z (age group- 18-28) leads with 85 percent usage, followed by Millennials (age group 29-43) at 78 per cent, and Gen X (age group 44-57) at 76 per cent.

The survey shows that even older people have adopted AI and are using the tool according to their requirements.