Could AI be the key to solving our productivity woes? A personal assistant could solve many issues

Could AI be the key to solving our productivity woes? A personal assistant could solve many issues
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Could AI be the key to solving our productivity woes? A personal assistant could solve many issues
Published: Feb, 04 2025 10:56

AI assistants promise to help at work and at home. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Samsung has revealed two in five Brits now struggle to manage their daily tasks as the boundaries between personal and work become increasingly blurred, accentuated by the continued preference for hybrid working. However, as productivity gets threatened, consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to get their jobs done – half (49%) of UK adults, and two-thirds (60%) of Gen Z, believe that AI will save them time on their day-to-day tasks by 2030.

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Be it at work or home, administrative work is proving to be the root of the problem, which is exactly where Samsung is hoping AI will help the most. The study claims the average Brit spends 27 minutes per day on life admin, with the busiest individuals spending up to two hours on mundane tasks, but many avoid doing their admin altogether because they lack energy after work (31%), find tasks too tedious (33%) or have other commitments (26%).

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Worried about the deteriorating state of productivity, Samsung says more than a quarter (28%) of UK consumers feel they need a personal assistant to tackle some of the workload that gets pushed to the bottom of their lists, such as organizing files (13%), asking for a pay rise (11%) and learning how to use new software (11%). “We’ve reached a point now where AI has evolved to become a companion – it’s no longer just about automation, but anticipation. Knowing intuitively what you need, and when," noted Annika Bizon, Director of Mobile Experience, Samsung UK & Ireland.

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We’ve already seen how artificial intelligence has helped make us more efficient at work, but with more and more companies investing in agentic AI, the technology’s next generation is on its way, and with it, the rise of intelligent, personal assistants. Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!. With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!.

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