74% of IT pros see AI making their skills obsolete

And while IT workers and executives seem aware that AI will alter the IT job landscape, most organizations don’t have clear insight into path ahead of them. According to the survey, 90% of executives say they “don’t completely understand their teams’ AI skill and proficiency.” Without that insight, organizations will not be prepared to launch effective upskilling and reskilling strategies to meet the growing demand for AI skills.

Still, despite fears about AI’s impact on their careers, IT workers remain positive about their ability to upskill and adapt to new generative AI skillsets. Eighty-one percent of IT professionals said they “feel confident” they can integrate AI into their current roles, despite only 12% saying they have “significant experience working with AI,” according to the survey.

Where IT pros (94%) and executives (95%) see eye to eye is in the belief that AI initiatives will “fail without staff who can effectively use these tools.” For example, there will likely be a need for workers who understand generative AI prompts and how to leverage AI tools appropriately to get the desired results.