A recent survey by LawDeb shows that 29% of UK employees are using AI in their work, with 10% relying on it for substantial parts of their role. Men, especially 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, as over a third (37%) of workers would not feel comfortable using AI at all, citing reasons such as lack of knowledge, ethical concerns, or fear of repercussions.
Patrick Davis, Head of UK Corporate Secretarial Services at LawDeb, emphasized the importance of responsible AI implementation: “The future of AI in the workplace is inevitable...it is the responsibility of Boards and their technology, cyber, risk and governance teams to provide guidance and policies for how to navigate this use.” Davis noted that companies must involve experts in board discussions to avoid ethical, regulatory, and legal risks.
- Men and younger workers (ages 25-34) are more likely to use AI, with men twice as likely as women to use it for large parts of their job.
- London-based employees and those in senior roles, like C-suite executives, are the most frequent users of AI in the workplace.
- Companies face increasing pressure to establish clear AI guidelines to address workers' ethical concerns and ensure responsible AI usage.
