Golo Henseke, Findings from the Skills and Employment Survey 2024, Cardiff: Wales Institute of Social Economic Research and Data, Cardiff University.
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The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in the workplace has sparked debates about their potential to reshape how we work, learn and interact. Against this backdrop, this report examines the evolution of work digitalisation since the 1990s, the drivers of AI and robot adoption in 2023/2024, and how technology adoption relates to workforce reductions. Key findings are:
- In 2024, digital technologies played a role in nearly all jobs, with 94% of workers using computers, computerised or automated equipment.
- 20% of workers used software incorporating AI, though use was concentrated in high-paying, high-skill roles.
- AI adoption was also more common among men, younger workers, and those with university-level education but remained relatively low in public services (15% versus 24% overall).
- Robots were used by 11% of workers, with adoption reaching 29% in manufacturing industries. Usage was relatively evenly distributed across the pay distribution, though men and ethnic minority workers were likelier to work with robots.
- The share of AI users surged from 15% to 24% between Q3 2023 and Q2 2024, indicating rapid adoption.
- Technology adoption over the last five years was not systematically linked to job cuts, breaking historical trends.