Men Adopting AI Tools At Higher Rates Than Women: FlexJobs Reports

By Justin Johnson.
Updated Jun 12, 2023

BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB) June 12, 2023 - Amid curiosity, controversy, and concerns surrounding recent advancements in artificial intelligence, a new survey from FlexJobs found that more than half of men (54%) are using AI in either or both their personal and professional lives, while roughly one-third of women (35%) are currently using AI. Conducted between May 3 and May 21, 2023, FlexJobs survey polled over 5,600 U.S.-based men and women about their experiences with artificial intelligence and tools like ChatGPT to better understand their perspectives on how AI is impacting their careers and the larger work landscape.

General AI Use

Across the board, men are using AI at higher rates. The 35% of women using AI and the 54% of men using AI breaks down in the following ways:

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AI Use on Job Applications

Men are using AI tools like ChatGPT on their job application materials, including resume and cover letter writing, more than women are using AI tools. 60% of men say they either already have or are considering using AI for job applications, but only 46% of women say the same. Specifically:

When used effectively, AI can be a powerful tool to streamline and support your job search, said Keith Spencer, Career Expert at FlexJobs. But its imperative todays workers realize that even with the latest advancements, AI programs like ChatGPT should serve as an aid rather than a replacement in communicating a candidates experience, Spencer added.

AI Impact on Job Security

When asked about AIs impact on their careers and the future of work, 38% of men said AI is currently threatening their job security (11%) or think it may threaten their job security (27%) in the future. 27% of women said the same, with 7% saying advances in AI are currently threatening their job security and 20% saying it may threaten their job security.

Despite these concerns, 35% of men believe AI technology will positively impact the workplace, compared to 25% of women. More women (44%) than men (28%) are unsure of how AI technology will impact the workplace.

Do you think AI technology will have a positive or negative impact on the workplace?

FlexJobs created the survey, which was promoted to general audiences and its subscribers/members primarily through social media and newsletters. FlexJobs used a multiple choice and multi-select question format via SurveyMonkeys online platform. The survey ran from May 3, 2023, to May 21, 2023.

Demographic breakdown of the 5,641 respondents: Gender: women (69%), men (28%) prefer not to identify/self-describe (3%); Generation: Gen Z (10%), millennial/Gen Y (34%), Gen X (34%), baby boomer (20%), silent generation (2%); Education: less than a high school degree (less than 2%), high school degree or equivalent (8%), some college but no degree (19%), associates degree (12%), bachelors degree (36%), graduate degree (24%); Career level: entry-level (11%), experienced (48%), manager (24%), director (11%), executive/c-suite (6%); forty-one percent had children 18 or younger living at home with them.

For more information, please visit https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/the-ai-gender-gap-exploring-variances-in-workplace-adoption or contact Shanna Briggs at sbriggs@flexjobs.com.

About FlexJobs FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs, with over 135 million people having used its resources since 2007. FlexJobs provides the highest-quality database of vetted remote and flexible job listings, from entry-level to executive, startups to public companies, part-time to full-time. To support job seekers in all phases of their career journey, FlexJobs also offers extensive expert advice, webinars, and other resources. In parallel, FlexJobs works with leading companies to recruit quality remote talent and optimize their remote and flexible workplace. A trusted source for data, trends, and insight, FlexJobs has been cited extensively in top national outlets, including CNN, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, CNBC, Forbes magazine, and many more. FlexJobs also has partner sites Remote.co and Job-Hunt.org to help round out its content and job search offerings. Follow FlexJobs on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.