Nearly half of UK staff would use ChatGPT to assist them write their CVs and canopy letters, analysis suggests.

The survey by cybersecurity agency Kaspersky confirmed 42% thought OpenAI's widespread chatbot may enhance or refine their portfolios and assist them stand out from the competitors.

Earlier this yr, one enterprise proprietor admitted his recruitment team had unwittingly recommended it for a job interview after it was used to finish an software activity.

Kaspersky's survey additionally revealed 58% of staff are utilizing generative AI instruments to avoid wasting time within the workplace, for instance by summarising conferences and lengthy paperwork.

Such options are being baked instantly into frequent office apps like Microsoft's Outlook and Teams.

But 40% of individuals stated they don't examine the AI's output earlier than utilizing it and solely a 3rd stated they do, regardless of the expertise's well-established potential to get issues flawed.

'You have to be cautious'

Kaspersky stated the outcomes, from a survey of 1,000 full-time staff, confirmed how vital it was for job seekers and employers alike to become familiar with more and more accessible AI.

Principal safety researcher David Emm warned: "Job seekers have to be cautious when utilizing ChatGPT as, whereas it may assist them land that dream job within the quick time period, their makes an attempt to stretch the reality may result in points.

"As for employers, be careful not to let a flashy CV or cover note fool you - run checks, and put candidates through their paces at the hiring stage so you aren't left disappointed."

Mr Emm additionally urged firms to teach their staff on information safety to forestall confidential or delicate data from being shared with chatbots, which depend on customers feeding them questions and requests to enhance.

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It comes after a separate survey by education tech firm RM Technology discovered two-thirds of lecturers imagine they're commonly receiving work written by AI.

Around one in 10 admitted they can not inform the distinction, and a 3rd stated the federal government must police its use.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a worldwide summit on AI regulation later this yr.