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Study: C-suite leaders far more willing than employees to share work documents with AI

New study: 75% of C-suite leaders comfortable sharing sensitive docs with AI; only 20% of non-managers are.

According to the report, almost 75% of C-suite leaders are comfortable sharing work documents with AI tools for tasks such as marketing, translation, and data analysis. These documents are likely to contain confidential information. In contrast, only 20% of non-management employees are comfortable with this type of AI use, and nearly two-thirds avoid AI tools completely.

The survey, titled "The Rise of AI Documents in the Workplace," also found that 37% of C-suite leaders use AI to save between three and five hours of work each week, and 35% use the technology for analytical tasks. Among non-management employees, 59% do not use AI tools at all, a rate that is more than 50% lower in most cases.

The report also highlighted concerns about AI adoption. Nineteen percent of respondents cited a lack of training or clear guidance as an issue. For IT departments and those responsible for information management and data security, the findings suggest that company leaders may be placing sensitive information into AI chatbots, potentially saving time but creating other risks.

Among organizations that have adopted AI tools, 22% said data security and privacy were their biggest concerns and challenges, according to the survey. Another 20% were concerned about accuracy and errors in AI outputs. The results point to a need for clearer policies and training around AI use in the workplace.