A study by MTS Ads reveals that 56% of Russians utilize artificial intelligence for job searching and resume preparation. Among respondents, 17% use these tools regularly, while 39% do so occasionally. Usage is highest among the 18–25 age group at 63% and the 26–34 age group at 61%.
Regarding workplace tasks, 54% of participants believe AI currently outperforms humans in routine duties, while 20% expect this to happen within two to three years. In creative fields, 20% of respondents use AI for inspiration, and 16% delegate the implementation of tasks to the technology.
Trust in AI-generated information remains high, with 71% of users verifying AI data against official sources and 19% trusting it completely. However, 90% of Russians are willing to use AI-generated insights for decision-making. Only 10% of people believe AI is inapplicable to their profession.
Financial management remains a sensitive area: 13% of respondents trust AI with personal finances, 39% prefer partial use for analysis, and 42% insist on human control. Security concerns are significant, with 34% of participants citing data safety as a primary barrier to AI adoption.
Other concerns include the spread of fake news and deepfakes, noted by 25% of respondents, and the potential replacement of specialists in critical sectors like medicine and education, which worries 23% of those surveyed. Artem Pulikov, Commercial Director at MTS AdTech, highlighted these findings.
