Many staff are using AI tools at work without permission. According to a survey by Software AG, half of all workers use personal AI tools. Some do it because their IT team doesn’t provide AI tools, while others prefer their own choices.
John, a software engineer, uses Cursor instead of GitHub Copilot provided by his company. He finds it efficient and time-saving. Although unauthorized, he believes using it is easier than going through lengthy approval processes.
Peter, a product manager, uses ChatGPT through a search tool called Kagi to challenge his thinking and increase productivity. External AI tools are banned at his company, but he finds great value in using them.
Companies need to stay flexible with AI tools as the landscape is constantly changing. Even though there are risks with unauthorized AI use, the benefits for employees, especially younger ones, can be significant.
Vocabulary List:
- Productivity /prɒdʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (noun): The state or quality of producing something especially in relation to the amount of work done.
- Unauthorized /ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/ (adjective): Not having official permission or approval.
- Efficient /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ (adjective): Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.
- Flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ (adjective): Capable of bending easily without breaking; adaptable to change.
- Landscape /ˈlænd.skeɪp/ (noun): The visible features of an area of land often considered in terms of aesthetics or quality.
- Survey /ˈsɜːr.veɪ/ (noun): A general view examination or description of someone or something.
How much do you know?
What percentage of workers use personal AI tools at work without permission according to a survey by Software AG?
Why do some workers use personal AI tools at work without permission?
What AI tool does John, the software engineer, use instead of GitHub Copilot?
Why does John believe using Cursor is easier?
Which external AI tool does Peter, the product manager, use?
Why are external AI tools banned at Peter's company?
Using personal AI tools without permission is common among workers.
John finds using Cursor more challenging than going through approval processes.
Peter believes there is no value in using external AI tools at work.
Companies are advised to not be flexible with AI tools due to the risks involved.
Unauthorized AI use can have significant benefits for employees.
Younger employees are less likely to benefit from using unauthorized AI tools at work.
According to the content, companies need to stay flexible with AI tools as the landscape is constantly .
John, the software engineer, uses Cursor instead of provided by his company.
Peter, the product manager, uses ChatGPT through a search tool called to challenge his thinking and increase productivity.
Even though there are risks with unauthorized AI use, the benefits for employees, especially younger ones, can be .
Some workers use personal AI tools because their IT team doesn't provide .
John believes using Cursor is easier because it is .
