South Africa becomes one of the leading users of artificial intelligence in the world

According to a recent CCI Global Consumer Sentiment Survey, South Africa has emerged as one of the top 10 leading countries in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) globally. 

The report aims to find out the level of public awareness of the rapid development of AI, particularly generative AI, and the sentiment surrounding this technological advancement. This is reported by BusinessTech.

The survey results show that consumers have a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence than business leaders often assume. India leads the survey, with 45 per cent of respondents saying they use AI tools.

The level of apprehension or enthusiasm about the impact of AI in the workplace largely depends on the nature of people's work. Overall, the survey found that 55 per cent of participants believe they will not be easily replaced by AI or other technologies, while 19 per cent feel vulnerable about their job security. 

People working in the relationship sector report feeling less threatened by AI.