Microsoft is encouraging human-AI collaboration for the future of work by introducing Copilot across its office apps. The latest 2023 Work Trend Index study reveals that many Malaysian workers are burdened by digital debt – an overload of data, emails, and messages that exceeds their processing capacity. This hinders innovation among 77% of local respondents.
However, with AI playing a copilot role, 84% of Malaysian workers are willing to offload tasks to AI to reduce their workload. In fact, over 4 in 5 individuals in Malaysia are comfortable using AI for analysis and creativity – not just administrative tasks.
“AI is not meant to replace workers, but to unleash their creativity,” asserts K Raman, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia. Most employers also recognize AI’s value in boosting productivity.
Hence, every worker needs to be equipped with new skills such as framing AI prompts. 76% of Malaysian workers admit to lacking relevant skills for their current roles. Meanwhile, 90% of leaders predict the need for new skills in the AI era.
To help realize human-AI collaboration, Microsoft is expanding early access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 and introducing new features like the DALL-E image generator in PowerPoint and Copilot learning in Viva. Get ready to transform in the new world of work!
