Engineers' Perspectives on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Tools in the Workplace
Abstract
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the workplace
requires commitment not only from the leadership of managers but,
equally important, from the engineers responsible for its
implementation. This paper presents a survey on perceptions concerning
the utilization of AI tools in engineering environments. It was focused
on engineers and students in the areas of electricity, electronics and
computing. The questionnaire covered demographic information, Artificial
Intelligence knowledge level, preferred tools, primary applications,
perceived impact, and attitudes toward labor substitution. With the
endorsement of the IEEE Uruguay Section and IEEE Region 9, the survey
was distributed via email to a diverse group of potential participants,
in more than 20 countries, including all IEEE members in Region 9 .