19% of employees are skeptical about AI, citing concerns about accuracy or misuse.

15% of employees who hide their AI use worry it will be seen as risky.

24% of employees turn to public AI tools in an attempt to gain a competitive edge.

One in 10 employees describe AI adoption in their workplace as "the Wild West," meaning it's unregulated, unclear, and out of control.

Only one in three employees (36%) say their workplace has clear policies and approved AI tools in place.

Only 21% of Millennials and 17% of Gen Z avoid using unofficial AI tools at work

61% of cybersecurity and IT professionals intend to adopt AI and machine learning (ML) for security within the next 12 months. This adoption rate outpaces general manufacturing by 12 percentage points.

Nearly half of employees (46%) admit to pasting company information into public AI tools.

61% of cybersecurity professionals plan AI adoption as manufacturing faces increasing cyber risks.

22% of employees say AI already helps them work faster or more efficiently.

21% of employees are optimistic about AI.

Nearly half of employees are entering company-related information into public AI tools to complete tasks and concealing their AI use.

24% of Gen Z and 20% of Millennials see AI's potential but are still learning how to use it.

13% of employees are anxious or resistant about AI, uneasy about the risks and consequences.

23% of employees turn to public AI tools because their company's own tools are too limited or hard to use.

Nearly half of Americans (49%) who use AI at work keep it to themselves.

69% of Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation avoid using unofficial AI tools at work.

Only 10% of Baby Boomers see AI's potential but are still learning how to use it.

16% of employees who hide their AI use worry it is out of step with company policy.

28% of the workforce reveal they've submitted proprietary company information so AI could complete a task.