Most biz leaders, workers think AI will help them: Microsoft-IDC study

Employees seem to be more optimistic about retaining their jobs than business leaders despite increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). A survey by Microsoft and IDC has revealed that while 18% business leaders, including c-level executives, feel that AI will replace jobs, only 4% workers or employees think it will replace their jobs. Interestingly, 63% of workers feel that AI will help them do their current jobs even better.

The study found that in India both business leaders and workers hold positive viewpoints about the AI’s impact on the future of jobs. More than a half (64% of business leaders and 63% of workers) believe that AI will either help do their existing jobs better or reduce repetitive tasks.

The study surveyed 200 business leaders and 202 workers in India.