Episode description

In this episode, we delve into the "AI Proficiency Report" from Section, an online business training company, which offers a compelling analysis of AI use and understanding in the workplace. Drawing on a survey of over 1,000 knowledge workers in the USA, Canada, and the UK, the report evaluates their skills based on their ability to create simple prompts for large language models (LLMs).

The findings reveal the emergence of an "AI class," consisting of about 7% of surveyed workers who use AI daily, particularly the paid versions of LLMs, integrating it effectively into their workflows and saving up to 12 hours per week. In contrast, the majority, around 57%, are "AI novices" who have only experimented with tools like ChatGPT occasionally and have not learned to use them effectively.

Key drivers of AI proficiency include employer approval of AI use, training support, and access to LLMs provided by companies or teams. Additionally, the report underscores the advantages of using paid AI tools, which correlate with higher levels of competence compared to users of free versions.

The report can be found here.

Disclaimer: This podcast is generated by Roger Basler de Roca (contact) by the use of AI. The voices are artificially generated and the discussion is based on public research data. I do not claim any ownership of the presented material as it is for education purpose only.