UK workers lead in AI adoption but face 'botsitting' burden, study finds
By
Craig Hale
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Summary
New research reveals that while 90% of UK digital workers now use AI at work (ahead of 84% in the US), only 42% describe their workplace as AI-first. Although 78% say AI makes them personally more productive, only 18% believe it significantly impacts overall organizational performance. Workers save about 12 hours per week through automation, but face a growing issue of "botsitting"—spending time monitoring and correcting AI outputs, which offsets some productivity gains.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOnly 42% describe their workplace as AI-first - suggesting there are still some challenges along the way.
Four in five (78%) admit AI makes them more productive, but only one in five (18%) believe this has any significant effect on overall organizational performance.
The average worker saves around 12 hours per week through automation
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