44% of UK respondents said they used AI in a professional setting, compared to the global average of 67%, according to a report by EY.
The report surveyed 15,000 people from 15 countries, including the UK, about AI usage. The survey found that 70% of UK respondents have consciously used AI in their daily lives in the past six months, while the global average is 82%.
In terms of the most popular use cases for UK respondents, 32% listed accessing customer support, 20% finding the best route when driving or travelling, and 14% said researching or recommending things to buy. For AI at work the numbers are a bit lower –44% of UK respondents said they used AI in their professional roles, compared to 67% globally.
Globally over the past six months, 31% of respondents said they used AI for writing or editing content, 30% for learning about topics, and 27% for generating new ideas in a workplace setting.
