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Workers in Singapore hide AI use out of fear and confusion

Nurdianah Md Nur
Nurdianah Md Nur • 2 min read
Workers in Singapore hide AI use out of fear and confusion
Workers who received guidance on AI usage are more likely to adopt AI in their work, according to Slack's survey. Photo: Unsplash
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Although 52% of Singaporean workers leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in their roles, 45% are apprehensive about admitting this to their superiors. This reluctance stems from concerns that acknowledging AI usage might be seen as a sign of incompetence, laziness, or even dishonesty.

The new Workforce Index by Slack also reveals a misalignment between leadership and employee perceptions of how AI-driven time savings should be utilised.

Executives envision a future where employees leverage the time saved for learning, skill development, and innovative initiatives. However, Singaporean workers are more inclined to use the time to tackle existing core projects and administrative duties.

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