Businesses say integrating artificial intelligence is essential but finding workers who can navigate the new space is challenging, according to global IT services company UST.
The Aliso Viejo-based firm earlier this month released a comprehensive survey showing that 93% of large companies view AI as a key to success, but more than three-quarters face a severe talent shortage.
“Companies urgently need help to upskill their workforce and support to facilitate AI adoption,” according to the survey.
Obstacles to effective implementation frequently include a lack of in-house AI skills, increasingly complex regulatory requirements and rising ethical concerns.
The research is based on a survey of 600 senior IT decision-makers in large companies with a minimum annual revenue of $500 million in the U.S., U.K., India and Spain.
AI Benefits, Challenges
“The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global stage is undeniable,” UST CEO Krishna Sudheendra told the Business Journal on Sept. 16.
UST itself is keeping up with the AI developments.
The company recently is training more than 25,000 employees – approximately 80% of its workforce – in generative AI skills and knowledge.
