UK turning to self-learning for AI skills - survey

Bosch’s Tech Compass 2025 survey found that 52 per cent of UK respondents plan to take the self-education route to AI skills development, with a further 61 per cent revealing that they have not received any workplace training in AI and 39 per cent stating that they think it’s important that potential employers offer AI training.

Launched this week at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the annual global research report asked over 11,000 people about their attitudes towards technology.

In total, 69 per cent of UK respondents believe that technological progress makes the world a better place, as more Britons embrace advanced technologies and recognise the benefits that certain technologies can bring to society.

When asked where AI should be deployed across the economy, 51 per cent of UK respondents believe that AI should be focused on robotics and 47 per cent said they hope AI can make a positive difference in healthcare. 

Two-thirds of Brits now say they believe AI will be the most influential technology over the next 10 years, up from 62 per cent in the 2024 report. The survey also shows reservations are decreasing worldwide, down from 38 per cent in 2024 to 34 per cent in 2025.