News/Surveys
Employers would rather hire AI than Gen Z graduates, Hult survey finds
Remote workers began returning to the office in droves in early 2024, with major companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon implementing stricter in-person work policies. Key findings: A new survey from Hult International Business School reveals that 37% of employers would prefer to hire AI robots over recent Gen Z graduates. The study surveyed 1,600 employers and full-time employees 96% of employers believe college education isn't adequately preparing students for jobs 89% of employers actively avoid hiring recent graduates 98% of organizations report struggling to find talent Employer concerns: Companies cite specific issues with hiring recent graduates, pointing to a...
read Jan 23, 2025IT leaders are bullish on AI agents, BMC survey finds
The current state of AI adoption: A new survey of 424 IT stakeholders reveals widespread interest in generative AI, with 94% incorporating it into their operations and management strategy, though only 17% have progressed beyond experimentation. Most organizations remain in early stages, with 41% testing simple use cases and 42% conducting initial pilots Only 5% of organizations report having mature generative AI implementations Multiple AI platforms are being deployed simultaneously, with 44% of organizations using two different solutions and 22% using three Platform preferences and adoption trends: Microsoft Copilot leads the pack among generative AI solutions, while a significant portion...
read Jan 23, 2025New survey suggests majority of Americans believe AI will increase their energy bills
Americans are increasingly concerned about rising energy costs and power grid reliability according to a new survey of 2,000 US consumers conducted by Neara, an AI-powered infrastructure modeling platform. Key survey findings: The data reveals widespread dissatisfaction with current energy costs and growing skepticism about future grid performance. 59% of Americans believe they are paying excessive energy bills 47% anticipate further increases in their energy costs 48% have noticed more frequent power outages in their area over the past five years 43% lack confidence in the grid's ability to handle extreme weather events 70% of consumers expect power restoration within...
read Jan 23, 2025Survey: Higher ed leaders believe today’s students aren’t prepared for AI
A new survey from the American Association of Colleges & Universities and Elon University reveals significant concerns among higher education leaders about students' readiness to effectively use artificial intelligence tools. Key Survey Details: The study gathered insights from 337 university administrators regarding the impact of generative AI technologies on their institutions and students. 53% of leaders indicated that spring 2024 graduates are "not very prepared" to use AI effectively Only 1% believed their graduating students were "very prepared" for AI implementation The survey revealed a stark contrast between faculty and administrator AI adoption, with 83% of leaders using AI tools...
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