Most young leaders in the United States believe artificial intelligence is making them more confident at work, and want the technology to be more personalised for better efficiency in the future, according to a new report.  

Findings from a new Google Workspace survey among knowledge workers aged 22 to 39 revealed how AI has become a "helpful collaborator" for young people at work.  

It found that AI has made nine in 10 respondents feel more confident in their professional skills (92%) and helped them contribute at a level higher than their role typically requires (91%).

These findings come amid the growing use of AI among young people, where 62% said that they ran materials, such as presentations or project proposals, through the technology to check for clarity, tone, structure, and more.

Another 92% of young people also believe that AI has been valuable in challenging their own ideas and receiving helpful feedback.  

"Young leaders see AI as more than just a tool – they're leaning on it as a helpful collaborator and a trusted thought partner for professional development," said Yulie Kwon Kim, vice president of product, at Google Workspace.

AI has also become a tool for young people's professional development, according to the report, where 72% said they have used AI to answer a question they were hesitant to ask a colleague or manager.  

The majority of young people also said they received advice from AI on important professional questions (71%) and on preparing for a career move, interview, or job transition (69%).  

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