Explore how AI changes the way we work and how to improve AI literacy with ACENCURE’s AI experts.
From “AI-generated” being part of our modern dictionary to Chatgpt, facing ID and Turnitin are just some examples of AI-driven technologies that are used almost every day, AI is really here and it is really good here – but what exactly is AI, and how do you use it to work smartly? Continue reading to get AI experts at multinational technology consulting firm Acenture to learn about its valuable insights and tips.
So, what exactly is AI?
Good question. Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to machines that simulate human intelligence – learning, reasoning and making decisions. In 2025, AI is no longer a futuristic concept, but a core driver of how we operate, live and innovate. From diagnosing diseases and generating content to changing customer service and data analytics, AI is deeply embedded in daily business operations and our daily lives.
How AI changes jobs and industries
The growth of AI is accelerating rapidly. According to McKinsey, the generated AI contributes $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion per year to the global economy. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs estimates that up to 300 million jobs worldwide may be affected by AI, and tasks in areas such as writing, legal analysis and design are becoming increasingly automated.
Human + Machine = A New Way to Work
Despite growing concerns about AI potentially taking over many characters, it is important to note that this technological shift is more about enhancement than replacement, which creates new characters for new characters that complement human skills with AI capabilities. The World Economic Forum reported that by 2030, 44% of workers’ core skills will change, while 69 million new jobs are expected to emerge – areas that did not exist ten years ago. Roles such as AI developers, timely engineers and AI ethics experts become crucial in the evolving landscape.
How to work smarter with AI
From automating repetitive tasks to generating insights from large datasets, AI can save time and increase productivity. Here are just some examples of how AI is currently used in the workplace.
- Content creation: The marketing team is using AI tools like chatgpt to draft email or social media content.
- Data and Trends: The financial team applies machine learning models to detect anomalies in transactions and improve prediction accuracy.
- Internal communication: Accenture’s internal team is using Writer, a tool for creating AI agents to draft marketing materials and internal email updates using Corporate’s voice, giving more time to strategic thinking.
Using AI can help you work smarter and improve your work outcomes, rather than viewing it as another tool to add to the growing list of project management systems, but as an increasing number of tools. Instead of learning more and working hard, you can improve your skills and learn how to simplify your current workflow while staying in your field and job market.
If you want to start using AI to help you work smarter, try experimenting with AI tools that suit your role. For example, use transcription and abstract tools in meetings to automate customer service through AI-powered analytics platforms for smarter decision-making or virtual agents. These small changes can add significant gains. Of course, if you use these in your work environment, don’t forget to seek approval from the person concerned to avoid the risks of data theft or unauthorized data transfer.
Why exercise is important
As a UKI citizen, managing director of sustainability and responsible business at Accenture, comments: “It is crucial that we support the community to understand the impact of AI in the workplace and in daily life. The rapid development of AI technology is affecting all industries and changing the way we work. To successfully navigate these changes, we can all take steps to continuously develop the skills needed to work with AI and support new career opportunities in AI, which will inevitably be open.”
Everyone’s moral AI
To realize the full potential of AI, we must use the technology in a transparent, ethical and beneficial way. Leading the field of AI (RAI) ensures that AI systems are ethical, transparent and inclusive. As AI is indispensable to decision-making, it is crucial to prevent unexpected biases, privacy vulnerabilities and lack of accountability. Familiar with RAI concepts enable you to leverage your skills to deliver the value of AI, also maintain best practice value and build trust with stakeholders.
Lifelong learning of the digital future
Lifelong learning is crucial to maintain a leading position. Initiatives such as Accenture Success Skills and its Regeneration AI Program (to reduce the digital inclusion barriers for more than one million people in the UK) are helping people across the UK to get the knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
As part of the successful strategic skills, Accenture has partnered with FutureLearn to develop an AI course, one of eight free CPD-accredited courses in the Digital Skills program. With animations, videos, infographics, articles and quizzes, and additional support from tutors, learners can gain some of the most important skills in the current digital climate.
In the course you will:
- Discover the potential of AI to transform daily life and reshape the way we work.
- Understand the growing relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.
- Develop the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the workplace in the future.
- Explore the application of AI in the industry.
- Investigate the ethics of AI in charge.
- Get skills, analyze how your current or forward-looking career uses AI to develop, identify gaps in current skills, and understand how to adapt to evolving roles.
The final thought
AI not only reshapes the industry, it can also redefine the skills we need to succeed. By embracing lifelong learning and human collaboration, both individuals and organizations can hygiene for the future in an increasingly digital world.
