This statistic shows the percentage of respondents that were slightly concerned, moderately concerned, or extremely concerned with the misuse of AI in the workplace. Specifically the fear that artificial intelligence would be used for unethical behavior such as discrimination and privacy violations.
Workers in South Africa and Portugal showed the most concern, above the average of 41%. German and Dutch workers showed the least concern with the misuse of AI at work. Concern regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is a significant factor in how employees view the future of their workplace. More and more companies adopt AI capabilities and software in their day-to-day routines. Workers, particularly those in non-tech-related positions, are concerned with the implications of the increased use of AI.
Concern with misuse of Artificial Intelligence for unethical behavior 2021, in selected countries
Worldwide, Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Survey time period
May 2021
Number of respondents
9,834 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Working adults
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Source defines the respondents as "number of respondents that showed slight, moderate, or extreme concern over possibility of AI misuse"
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Institute of Business Ethics. (October 1, 2021). Concern with misuse of Artificial Intelligence for unethical behavior 2021, in selected countries [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1294168/ai-misuse-concern-at-work/
Institute of Business Ethics. "Concern with misuse of Artificial Intelligence for unethical behavior 2021, in selected countries." Chart. October 1, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1294168/ai-misuse-concern-at-work/
Institute of Business Ethics. (2021). Concern with misuse of Artificial Intelligence for unethical behavior 2021, in selected countries. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1294168/ai-misuse-concern-at-work/
Institute of Business Ethics. "Concern with Misuse of Artificial Intelligence for Unethical Behavior 2021, in Selected Countries." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Oct 2021, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1294168/ai-misuse-concern-at-work/
Institute of Business Ethics, Concern with misuse of Artificial Intelligence for unethical behavior 2021, in selected countries Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1294168/ai-misuse-concern-at-work/ (last visited November 13, 2024)
Concern with misuse of Artificial Intelligence for unethical behavior 2021, in selected countries [Graph], Institute of Business Ethics, October 1, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1294168/ai-misuse-concern-at-work/
