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9 out of 10 Colombian students claim to have used AI at some point.
GAD3 has travelled to Colombia to participate in the forum on ‘Artificial intelligence and employability of the future’ organised by El Tiempo. Narciso Michavila took part as a speaker to present the study prepared for Planeta Formación y Universidades. This research shows the following headlines: 6 out of 10 students in Colombia recognise that they know and use AI tools at user level. And 35% of them claim to be able to create and apply AI tools.
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Main applications of AI
Task optimisation is the main application of AI for students, followed by image analysis and process automation. They also see opportunities in this tool, including advances in R&D and increased productivity. In terms of challenges, ethical concerns about the use of AI stand out, as do concerns about privacy and job losses.
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Motivation to learn about AI and its impact on the world of work and the role of educational institutions
3 out of 4 people are willing to learn about AI. Among those who are unwilling, the main reason is lack of interest and rejection of the technology. This tool has burst into the workplace, with company training programmes being the main measure to mitigate the negative impact of AI on the labour market. 82% believe that AI will replace certain professional profiles in the future. Furthermore, they believe that the main fields affected will be education professionals and administrative technicians. Colombian students also believe that educational institutions need to establish partnerships with companies and organisations in the AI sector to improve the employability training of these university students.
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Technical data sheet
Universe: higher education students between 18 and 35 years of age.
Geographical scope: Colombia.
Quotas: gender, age, level of studies and area of education.
Data collection procedure: computer-assisted online interview (CAWI).
Sample size: 801 total interviews distributed according to the indicated profile.
Sampling error: ±3.5% (n=801) for a confidence level of 95.5% (two sigmas) and in the worst-case scenario of P=Q=0.5% (two sigmas).
(two sigmas) and under the worst-case scenario of P=Q=0.5 under the assumption of simple random sampling.Interview duration: 7-8 minutes (35 questions).
Fieldwork dates: 12-19 April 2024.
