PETALING JAYA: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in the workplace with LinkedIn noting seven out of 10 Malaysian professionals believe it will significantly change the way they work in the near future.
Generative AI innovations are prompting professionals to adapt to a more advanced and new way of working in the country, the social media platform said its research found.
However, the sheer rate of change is proven to bring mixed feelings to Malaysian professionals about the development of AI regarding their workplace.
While many are intrigued by the adoption of AI in their workplace, there is still a large majority of people who are still concerned about this fast-paced developing technology.
LinkedIn found 52% of working professionals in the country believe their colleagues are better versed in AI than they are, creating a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the future.
LinkedIn’s research found there was a 21 times global increase in English-language jobs mentioning new generative AI, demonstrating that AI could be an important step for those looking to develop their career.
“Although there may be challenges to AI adoption, Malaysians are optimistic that AI will positively transform their careers,” said LinkedIn in a statement.
Most Malaysian professionals are excited about the ability of AI to provide them with more work-life balance and allow them to do more high-value work to better showcase their abilities.
Statistics also show that 47% Malaysian professionals believe AI can contribute to more equitable career opportunities in the local workforce, while 50% believe AI can create even more job opportunities outside of larger cities.
This is as professionals can actively upskill their abilities in AI and leverage on AI’s resources to work remotely.
LinkedIn said professionals in Malaysia are of the opinion that AI will not only increase their access to the knowledge and skill sets required for their jobs, but will also highlight the unrivalled importance of human skills in advancing their careers.
LinkedIn Asean country manager for Malaysia and head of growth markets, Rohit Kalsy, said it is encouraging to see people focus on the positives that AI can bring to their working lives.
“This is undoubtedly an era of change with generative AI gaining more prominence in the workplace,” he said.
Rohit pointed out that 81% of professionals believe AI will likely become their invisible teammate in the next five years.
“With their time freed up, many are looking to invest in themselves by learning new skills, focusing on more creative and strategic work, and growing their professional network, all which are strong career boosters,” he added.