Microsoft Research Finds AI Divide in UK Firms, Hindering Growth and Innovation

A recent Microsoft study uncovers a growing AI divide in UK firms, with half prepared for AI adoption while the rest struggle due to a lack of strategic planning. Further research also noted that half of UK firms are ready to integrate AI as they have devised plans; however, half of the firms are not prepared, lacking formal planning, which could affect productivity, as Dr. Chris Brauer of GoldSmith commented in his research findings.

AI Divide in UK Firms: How Lack of Planning is Hindering Growth?

It is reported that firms with strategic plans for AI integration are performing better than those lacking in plans, creating a wide gap that affects innovation and growth. This gap also undermines AI needs and wide adoption for economic growth, driving innovative systems.

In addition, the studied report emphasized the need for agenetic AI, an innovative system of autonomous work tasks driving decision-making. The senior researcher in the report has mentioned agentic AI’s role in optimizing performance and leading to better productivity. It is also highlighted that these advanced technological systems can solve the challenges and bring effective AI solutions for complex issues.

However, the capabilities of advanced AI are being compromised as half of the UK firms are not ready for AI adoption and lack clear strategic AI plans. Without proper plans and structured policy, these organizations will lack an advanced technological approach and will not be able to participate in growth toward economic prosperity.

Addressing the AI divide in UK firms is crucial, as this growing gap is not only disrupting innovation but also significantly impacting businesses and the national economy. Firms must devise a plan with a strategic approach for leading the AI race and advance their systems to excel in growth and drive innovation. This widening gap among UK firms is necessary to address as the AI divide is not only causing innovation disruption but impacting firms and the country’s economic growth.

Source: Microsoft