Seven in 10 Filipino professionals see artificial intelligence (AI) causing a significant change in their jobs next year, creating some form of uncertainty among their ranks, professional network LinkedIn said.
In a research, LinkedIn said Filipinos are optimistic that AI will positively transform their careers, with almost all (97 percent) saying they are excited to use AI at work and believe it will help them progress (95 percent).
Filipino professionals believe AI will contribute to more equitable career opportunities for the local workforce.
Over half (55 percent) say that AI will create more job opportunities outside metro cities because more can actively upskill in AI and leverage AI resources to work remotely. One in 2 also say that AI-related skills will allow them to be on a more level playing field with other professionals despite their educational qualifications.
Nearly six in 10 of professionals feel overwhelmed by the amount of change AI may bring to their job in the future and about 4 in 10 professionals worried they would not be able to keep up with AI.
Despite this uncertainty, most professionals in the Philippines are willing to embrace the shift with seven in 10 professionals say they want to learn more about AI.
When asked how they think AI will help move their career forward, almost 7 in 10 (69 percent) professionals in the Philippines say it would make them more confident at work by giving them faster access to knowledge, while 39 percent said AI would help suggest what skills or training they need.
Many are already thinking of ways it can help them be more productive, with over 8 in 10 (81 percent) planning to use AI to solve problems or overcome obstacles at work.
Over 6 in 10 professionals (65 percent) have progression on their mind as they plan to use it for career advice.
More than half of the Philippines’ workforce believes AI can make their jobs easier, increasing job satisfaction (62 percent) and helping them achieve more outstanding work-life balance (57 percent).
