Google’s ATLAS is an expansive look at how people are using AI at work and in day-to-day life.
AI & Economy Lead, Chief Economist's Office
Head of StratOps and Special Projects, Technology & Society
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Google launched a new study called ATLAS to see how people are actually using AI in their daily lives and jobs. They found that most people use AI to help with tasks rather than letting it do everything for them. It turns out that workers in all kinds of fields, from offices to repair shops, are using these tools to get things done faster. This research helps everyone understand how AI is changing the world so we can use it in a helpful way.
There is broad agreement that AI’s potential to transform the global economy and the way we work is significant. However, the outcomes – what this means for work, for people’s lives, and the economy writ large – are not automatic nor guaranteed. A lot has to happen . To get there, we as a society must work together to positively shape how AI impacts our lives, jobs, and economy. In order for this shared work to be effective, it is critical to have a rich understanding of how AI is being adopted and used in the economy. Society needs empirical insights and evidence-based research to inform decisions, initiatives, and actions.