Manama: Artificial intelligence (AI) usage in South Korea is notably higher than the global average, reaching 1.7 times more, as reported by Google Korea. This insight comes from a study conducted by London-based consultancy Public First.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the report was based on a survey conducted from April 17 to 30, 2026, which included 1,057 South Korean adults. The survey results highlighted that 40% of respondents with AI skills were preferred during recruitment processes. Additionally, a significant 74% of participants expressed a keen interest in pursuing education to enhance their AI capabilities.
The report further revealed that employees who received training in advanced AI prompting experienced a reduction in their working hours by one-third compared to those using basic prompts. This finding underscores the potential efficiency gains from advanced AI training and its growing importance in the workplace.