TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Over 93% of Taiwanese office workers view artificial intelligence (AI) as an essential workplace skill, according to a survey by a local job bank released on Wednesday (Nov. 13). A total of 51% of respondents already use AI at work, with the highest acceptance in the technology, finance, and mass communication sectors.
Employees cited personal interest (70.5%), increased work efficiency (68.7%), enhanced employment opportunities (56.3%), and adapting to market demands (54.2%) as reasons for using AI, indicated in the survey by 1111 Job Bank (1111人力銀行).
Self-study emerged as the most popular learning method at 74%, followed by online courses (57.9%), seminars or workshops (34.6%), advice from colleagues or friends (30.1%), and internal company training (18.4%).
Vivi Hwang (黃若薇), a spokesperson for 1111 Job Bank, highlighted the National Development Council's (國發會) forecast of a talent gap of 25,000 in the AI industry and a projected market value exceeding NT$1 trillion by 2026.
Data from 1111 Job Bank indicated a 7% increase in AI job openings in 2024 compared to the previous year, underscoring the growing demand for AI talent across various industries.
