Gen Z leverages AI to work smarter and more creatively

According to a VNA reporter in Sydney, a new study recently conducted by the Australian branch of multinational technology corporation Microsoft (Microsoft Australia) shows that the "Gen Z" workforce (those born between 1997 and 2012) is enthusiastically supporting the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to work but also maintains cautious optimism.

The report “Ctrl+Career: Gen Z is redefining workplace success with AI” was conducted last August based on a survey by international market research firm YouGov of 575 young, early-career professionals across Australia.

The report reveals that this is a generation facing both optimism and career anxiety brought on by this very technology.

While 71% of young Australians fear AI could lead to a decline in jobs (rising to 87% in finance), 80% of those surveyed said AI skills have helped them gain increased attention from their leaders and have a greater say in shaping strategy.

Instead of letting fear hold them back, Gen Z is using AI to work smarter while keeping a critical eye on the output.

Research shows that Gen Z is not only using AI, but is also actively leading the implementation of this technology. Specifically, 83% of Gen Z reported that senior leaders asked for their opinions or ideas on how to use AI.

78% of these introduce new AI tools, processes, shortcuts, or “tricks” that are then adopted more broadly across the organization.

61% said they have built or customized an AI agent themselves, showing initiative in looking to automate part of the work rather than just using off-the-shelf tools.

Ms. Sarah Carney - National Technology Director of Microsoft Corporation in charge of Australia and New Zealand (Microsoft ANZ) - said that AI capacity and innovation is coming from the grassroots level.

She calls on leaders to create a culture that encourages cross-team learning to accelerate AI adoption and drive innovation.

Research finds that Gen Z is using AI as a launching pad to learn and build confidence through practice and refinement of ideas.

Specifically, 38% see AI as a key learning tool to grasp new concepts, and 79% believe AI helps them communicate more professionally. Additionally, 74% feel more confident giving presentations after using AI to prepare and refine their ideas.

According to the report, although actively applying AI, Gen Z is not "naive" about the limitations of this technology.

They appreciate the productivity gains but also ask difficult questions about whether AI will erode the deep learning and critical thinking that help talent thrive.

“Gen Z is adopting technology quickly but cautiously. Organizations need to build a culture that sees AI as a thinking partner, rather than an answer machine, to foster critical thinking and develop stronger capabilities,” Ms. Carney concluded./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/gen-z-tan-dung-ai-de-lam-viec-thong-minh-va-sang-tao-hon-post1070538.vnp