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Survey Shows Men Use AI At Work More Than Women

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 9, 2026

Emerging Trends In AI And Gender Perspectives

A CNBC SurveyMonkey report on Women at Work indicates differences in how men and women view artificial intelligence in the workplace. According to the survey, 69% of men describe AI as a valuable collaborator, compared with 61% of women. About half of the women surveyed said they have reservations about the technology’s role in professional environments.

Workplace Adoption And Usage Patterns

The survey was conducted between February 10 and February 16 and included 6,330 participants. It was carried out more than three years after the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI, during a period of rapid growth in workplace AI tools. Many organisations now use technologies such as chatbots, coding assistants and AI-generated media tools. Survey results show differences in adoption patterns between men and women. 64% of women reported never using AI tools at work, compared with 55% of men. Daily use of AI tools is also limited among respondents. Around 14% of men described themselves as daily AI power users, compared with 9% of women.

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Insights From The Executive Suite

Executives across several industries have highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in enterprise software systems. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, discussed the topic during the bank’s 2026 investor day. Dimon said that nearly two-thirds of employees at JPMorgan use an internal large language model. He also emphasized the need for ongoing workforce training as AI technologies expand across business operations.

Implications For Career Growth And Economic Impact

Differences in AI adoption could influence career development and training opportunities. Survey results show that 59% of men expressed interest in receiving additional AI training. Responses from women reflected greater caution toward AI adoption. About 42% of women strongly disagreed with the idea that failing to use AI could limit future career opportunities.

Looking Ahead

As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in business operations, questions about access to training and workplace adoption remain relevant. Sheryl Sandberg, founder of LeanIn.Org and former Meta executive, has warned that lower engagement with AI tools among women could affect long-term workforce participation in technology-driven sectors.

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Greek Retail Powerhouse Expands Into Six Strategic International Markets

Greek retail titan Jumbo has announced an ambitious expansion strategy that positions the company to extend its international footprint beyond its established strongholds in Cyprus and Southeast Europe. In a strategic agreement with the Balfin Group, the retailer is set to penetrate six new markets, including Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

Strategic Global Expansion

The agreement builds on the existing cooperation between Jumbo and Balfin Group, which previously supported the retailer’s expansion into markets including Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Moldova. According to the company, the next phase of expansion will include a greater degree of local operational management across the new markets.

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Enhanced Logistics And Supply Chain Capabilities

To support the expanded international network, Balfin Group is also developing a new central logistics hub in China. The facility is expected to strengthen sourcing, warehousing, transportation and distribution operations across the Caucasus region, Central Asia and Ukraine. Previously, Jumbo relied primarily on logistics infrastructure based in Greece to support franchise operations across Southeast Europe.

Sustainable Growth And Robust Financial Foundation

Alongside its franchise expansion strategy, Jumbo continues focusing on organic growth across existing markets. The retailer currently operates 89 physical stores, including 53 in Greece, six in Cyprus, 10 in Bulgaria and 20 in Romania, in addition to its e-commerce operations. A new store in Baia Mare is expected to open by the end of October.

Jumbo also operates 46 franchise stores across seven countries, including Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Israel. According to the company, its expansion strategy continues to be supported by strong liquidity levels and the absence of bank borrowing.