Two in three Australian workers ‘using AI to save time’ in concerning trend [Video]

Most Australian workers use AI tools in the workplace and half of them save at least three hours a week, a study has found.

But research from software firm Freshworks found many employees were trying artificial intelligence software without approval from their employers in a trend that could spark privacy and security concerns.

The findings come amid fears AI tools could collect and use confidential corporate data, and as an expert group considers rules for high-risk scenarios.

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More than 7000 employees were surveyed on their use of artificial intelligence software for the global ROI of AI study, including 358 Australian office workers.

It found more than two-in-three local employees used AI tools at least once a week, which is more than US and UK workers, and half reported saving at least three hours per week by using AI software.

The research also found almost half of Australians workers were using …