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UK AI Adoption Study Reveals Uneven Progress
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- →Highlights the uneven distribution of AI benefits in the workforce.
- →Identifies key barriers to broader AI adoption and literacy.
- →Google's initiative aims to significantly upskill the UK workforce in AI.
Google and Public First have conducted a detailed study on AI adoption in the UK, revealing that while AI usage has doubled in the past year, it remains unevenly distributed. Only 15% of the workforce, known as 'AI Trailblazers', are significantly benefiting from AI, experiencing faster career progression and productivity gains. The study highlights barriers such as lack of AI literacy and organizational support. Google's AI Works for Britain initiative seeks to bridge this gap, aiming to train 10 million workers in AI skills by 2030, thereby fostering a more inclusive AI economy.
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