RMIT
A new report reveals Australians lack a crucial understanding of the extent Generative AI is expected to disrupt their roles.
The ‘Ready, Set, Upskill’ report, developed by RMIT Online in partnership with Deloitte Access Economics, highlights almost half (47%) of employees have never used Generative AI in their role, and 73% say this is because they don’t believe Generative AI is relevant. This is contrasted to research by the Australian Computer Society which shows 86% of all occupations will be affected.
This follows previous research conducted by Deloitte that highlighted just 5% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI.
Ready, Set, Upskill – key findings
- Almost half (47%) of surveyed employees had never used Generative AI in their role, and 73% say this is because they don’t think Generative AI is relevant
- This is despite research showing 86% of all occupations will be affected
- Businesses are willing to pay an 8% premium (or $5,408) for candidates with data and digital skills
- More than three in four (78%) surveyed employers have either not provided, or are unaware of, Generative AI training in their organisation
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