Recently, a PwC survey revealed the impact of generative artificial intelligence on global enterprises. On the occasion of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the survey results attracted widespread attention. It indicates that AI technology will profoundly change future business models and job markets. The survey shows that nearly a quarter of CEOs expect that generative AI will lead to at least 5% of employee layoffs this year, but at the same time, nearly half of CEOs believe that AI will increase corporate profitability in the next year. This contradictory result highlights the complex situation of coexisting opportunities and challenges brought by AI technology.
The World Economic Forum in Switzerland comes as a survey conducted by PwC shows that a quarter of global CEOs expect the deployment of generative artificial intelligence to result in at least 5% of employee layoffs this year. The survey also showed that 46% of CEOs surveyed expect generative AI to improve profitability in the next 12 months. The findings point to the extent to which AI models are expected to have a profound impact on the economy and society.PwC survey data shows that generative artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the business landscape, and companies need to actively respond to the challenges and opportunities brought by AI to remain invincible in future competition. This not only requires strategic adjustments within the enterprise, but also requires joint efforts from all sectors of society to ensure that AI technology can better serve human society. We need to pay attention to and actively respond to the employment issues and social equity issues brought about by AI in order to fully realize the huge potential of AI technology and create a more prosperous and equitable future.