The Digital Divide: How Age is Shaping the Civil Service's AI Future
New research from Indeed reveals a stark generational gap in AI adoption that could risk government transformation plans.
The "AI for All" campaign announced by the Ministry of Justice in August, aims to provide every staff member with secure AI assistants by December, reflecting a wider government ambition to embed AI across departments.
Indeed's research suggests that only 29% of workers over 50 feel optimistic about AI in their workplace, compared to 61% of those under 35, indicating a significant cultural gap.
This demographic divide presents a challenge for government departments, such as the MoJ, which acknowledged "significant infrastructure gaps" when it unveiled the AI action plan.
The "AI for All" campaign ... promises to provide every staff member with secure AI assistants by December.
Author's summary: Age gap affects AI adoption in government.
- 29% of workers over 50 feel optimistic about AI
- 61% of those under 35 feel optimistic about AI
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