Google fuels Korea's AI surge with expanded training
Korea’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more sophisticated than the global average, with AI skills emerging as a key factor in hiring and workplace productivity, according to a report cited by Google Korea. The average level of AI use in Korea is 1.7 times more sophisticated than the global average, according to a report by global consulting firm Public First titled “Driving…
Google Korea has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) use in South Korea is 1.7 times more advanced than the global average, according to a new study. The report, titled "Driving Growth and Innovation in Korea with AI," was conducted by the global consulting firm Public First. The study highlights that 40% of surveyed workers believe companies prioritize applicants with AI skills when hiring, with 35% identifying the ability to use AI-powered tools as the most essential skill.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies came in second place at 21%, followed by communication and interpersonal skills at 12%. The report also found that workers who received AI training and progressed from basic to advanced prompting techniques saved three times more work time than those who relied on basic prompting.
Additionally, AI training was linked to annual productivity gains of between 2.3 million won in Korea.
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