Misaligned upskilling priorities could hinder AI progress: fewer than 1/5 of decision-makers prioritise critical thinking skills, research reveals

Research by Alteryx finds that 66% of business leaders across the UAE have concerns about AI-produced answers but are not prioritising skillsets that will help mitigate risks

DUBAI – 26 March 2024 – Alteryx, Inc., a leader in AI for enterprise analytics, released findings from independent research revealing the workforce side effects of AI. As business leaders and recruiters across the UAE prepare for an AI-infused labour market transition, many existing roles will evolve and become obsolete, reshaping the skill stack of the future workforce at an accelerated pace. However, the research titled Defining the Enterprise of the Future highlights a disconnect between the skills and traits currently prioritised during the hiring process and the attributes needed to reap AI’s greatest benefits.