Engineers enthusiastic about AI but lack the skills to exploit technology’s potential claims report

Conducted between 13^th April and 9^th May 2023 the research received 8,853 responses from across the economy, with 620 of those working in engineering.  Amongst the engineering sample, found that half (50 per cent) of employers surveyed in the sector think we should embrace AI in the workplace, whilst just 12 per cent think it should be feared. Individual engineers share a similar sentiment with 45 per cent enthusiastic about the adoption of AI and 19 per cent saying they think it should be feared.

Whilst recent developments in the field have amplified fears around AI’s effect on job security, engineering respondents were broadly positive about its potential impact with just under a quarter expecting AI tools and technologies to impact their job in a positive way, and only seven per cent fearing it could have a negative effect.  Meanwhile, close to half (44 per cent) don’t believe AI will have any effect on their jobs.