Over 70% of Indians Embrace GenAI for Enhanced Productivity and Communication Skills: Report
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Synopsis
A new report shows that over 70% of Indians are looking to generative AI tools to enhance their productivity and communication skills, highlighting a strong desire for AI adoption in India.
Key Takeaways
- Over 70% of Indians are interested in Gen AI tools.
- Survey conducted with over 8,000 participants across 18 cities.
- 60% are not familiar with AI, 31% have tried Gen AI.
- 72% aim to enhance productivity, 77% to boost creativity.
- Gemini users report 92% increased confidence.
New Delhi, April 25 (NationPress) A recent report indicates that over 70% of Indians are actively seeking generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools to enhance their productivity and communication skills. This study, conducted by Google and Kantar, surveyed more than 8,000 individuals across 18 cities in India and explored the adoption, potential, and impact of Gen AI among the population.
The findings reveal significant opportunities for Gen AI adoption in India, highlighting a strong desire among individuals to leverage these tools for personal and professional growth. Although enthusiasm for AI is palpable, many remain unfamiliar with its capabilities: 60% of respondents reported a lack of knowledge about AI, while merely 31% have experimented with any generative AI tools.
Moreover, the report underscores a robust aspiration among Indians to enhance their skills, with 72% aiming to improve productivity, 77% to boost creativity, and 73% to communicate more effectively in their everyday lives.
A substantial 76% of participants utilize AI to save time on routine activities such as travel planning or budget management, and 84% engage with AI to foster creativity in daily tasks like assisting children with homework or experimenting with new recipes.
The report also highlights the impact of Google’s AI assistant Gemini on users’ confidence and capabilities. Among Gemini users, 92% reported increased confidence, 93% noted enhanced productivity, and 85% claimed it stimulates their creativity.
“We observe Gemini positively influencing how individuals assess their own capabilities, with 92% of users feeling more self-assured in their daily activities. Our aim with Gemini has always been to leverage Google's cutting-edge innovation to create a genuinely supportive AI assistant for everyone, and we’re thrilled to see its meaningful impact across diverse demographics, regions, needs, and languages,” commented Shekar Khosla, Vice President of Marketing at Google India.
The report further elaborated on Gemini’s primary use cases in India, which include simplifying complex information, providing 'how-to' guides, generating creative ideas, assisting with writing, and even culinary exploration.
