Filipino workers are using more artificial intelligence (AI) compared to their global counterparts.
Findings of the latest Jobstreet by SEEK’s Decoding Global Talent Report 2024 with Boston Consulting Group and The Network showed 46 percent of Filipinos have reported that they use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) monthly in their work and personal lives, slightly exceeding the global average of 39 percent.
The study showed a greater proportion of 64 percent of Filipino employees aged 18 to 24 use Gen AI and twice as likely compared to other age groups.
When asked in what main tasks respondents use GenAI, 50 percent cited writing for work and 58 percent cited skill development and learning in their personal lives.
Those who work in digitalization and data sciences use GenAI most frequently, at 71 percent, followed by those in information technology at 65 percent.
With these results, 8 in 10 Filipinos believe AI will change some aspects of their work, with 35 percent of Filipino workers anticipating a major impact that could eliminate or significantly transform their careers.
Filipino talents in craft or physical work roles are the most concerned with the impact of AI, with 56 percent expecting significant changes to their roles. Those working in technical or engineering fields are the least concerned, with 28 to 30 percent of these respondents believing that their jobs will remain unaffected.
Despite the concerns about the effects of AI in some sectors of the job economy, over 70 percent of talent are willing to reskill to stay relevant during the age of AI, with 24 percent considering reskilling only when absolutely necessary. This is in contrast with trends globally, where employees are less inclined to reskill when facing significant job challenges. The study is based on survey data from over 150,000 respondents around the world including over 6,400 Filipinos employees.
