It seems that such a future has arrived.
According to Michael Page’s Talent Trends 2026 India report, 73% of professionals are now using generative AI in their work. Just two years ago, this number was 47%.
This rapid increase suggests that AI is much more than an experiment. It is now becoming part of the daily routine of millions of professionals.
From novelty to normality
The rise in the use of AI in the workplace is impressive.
|
year |
Experts using AI at work |
|---|---|
|
2024 |
47% |
|
2025 |
64% |
|
2026 |
73% |
This finding suggests that AI is no longer limited to technology teams and early adopters. Employees across all industries are increasingly using AI tools to create, research, and analyze information to improve productivity.
The report describes this shift as a shift from “hype to habit,” with AI becoming an everyday part of professional life rather than a specialized tool.
Job seekers and employers are both using AI
Perhaps the most surprising finding is that AI is impacting both sides of the hiring process.
Candidates are using AI to improve their resumes, tailor applications, and improve how they present their skills. Recruiters and recruiters are doing the same thing from the other side.
|
How is AI used? |
percentage |
|---|---|
|
Job seekers use AI when applying |
76% |
|
Recruiter using AI for recruitment |
78% |
According to the report, applicants commonly use AI to tighten language, summarize experience, and optimize resumes for applicant tracking systems.
Meanwhile, recruiters are using AI to write job descriptions, craft interview questions, and streamline communication with candidates.
As a result, both candidates and employers will increasingly rely on the same technology during the recruitment process.
Are people afraid of losing their jobs?
Much of the public discussion about AI focuses on automation and job loss. But the report suggests workers may not be as worried as headlines often suggest.
Only 33% of respondents said long-term job security is a concern when it comes to AI.
That doesn’t mean everyone will feel equally comfortable.
Workers in less secure forms of employment expressed significantly higher levels of anxiety about the impact of AI.
|
group |
Concerns about AI and job security |
|---|---|
|
Temporary employee |
65% |
|
apprentice |
64% |
|
freelancer |
60% |
|
entire workforce |
33% |
The findings suggest that concerns about AI are strongest among workers who already face significant job insecurity.
A new challenge: discovering real talent
As AI becomes more pervasive, employers face other challenges.
The report found that 81% of recruiters believe they can identify when AI has been used on a resume or cover letter. But nearly one in five people remain unsure.
As AI helps candidates create increasingly sophisticated job applications, recruiters are becoming more focused on qualities that cannot be easily imitated by technology.
The report emphasizes that judgment, decision-making, adaptability and real-world experience will become more important in interviews and assessments.
What this means for workers
The Talent Trends 2026 report paints a very different picture than the common narrative that AI is simply replacing jobs.
Instead, AI is becoming another tool in the workplace, much like email, spreadsheets, and video conferencing once were. Employees embrace it, employers incorporate it into their recruiting efforts, and candidates use it to improve their chances in a competitive job market.
The biggest change may not be whether AI comes to work. Perhaps work is already changing, and most professionals are adapting faster than many expected.
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