Microsoft: Business executives adopting AI also want to invest in motivating employees

Business executives in the United States and European nations investing in artificial intelligence to improve their business also see investment in internal initiatives to motivate or inspire their human employees as important, according to a survey commissioned by Microsoft about the impact of AI on company culture and leadership released today. Motivating or inspiring employees ranked highest among 15 response options to answer how executives plan to invest alongside AI. Exploration of new market opportunities, adapting to new circumstances, and connecting people and facilitating exchange were also seen as investment priorities for executives incorporating AI in their businesses. About 800 business executives in the United States and 7 European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia participated in the survey. The survey also found that the faster a company is growing, the more likely they are to consider implementation of AI systems in their company.