AI Anxiety: 54% Of Indian Workers Worry About Job Future, BCG Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted across India has revealed contrasting views among respondents regarding the future of their jobs in the wake of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI). 

According to the findings, about 54 per cent of those surveyed are concerned that their current roles might become obsolete within the next decade due to advancements in AI technology. However, a striking 88 per cent believe that AI and GenAI will indeed bring about transformational changes to their jobs over the same period.

The BCG survey, which focused on frontline employees across various sectors, highlighted a prevalent reliance on GenAI tools within the Indian workforce. An overwhelming 85 per cent of frontline workers reported using GenAI regularly as part of their daily tasks, stressing its integration into mainstream work environments. 

Of those utilising GenAI, about 93 per cent acknowledged that these technologies have effectively saved them valuable time, attributing efficiency gains to AI-driven solutions.

Despite the widespread adoption, the survey also shed light on existing sentiments among respondents. Notably, 13 per cent identified anxiety as one of their top emotional responses to the increasing role of GenAI in their professional lives. 

In response to these technological shifts, the survey indicated varying levels of preparedness among employees and organisational leaders. Approximately 53 per cent of frontline workers reported receiving training on how AI and GenAI will reshape their job roles, pointing to efforts to equip the workforce with necessary skills and knowledge. 

Similarly, 59 per cent of organisational leaders acknowledged undergoing similar training, highlighting proactive measures to understand and leverage AI technologies effectively.