From dentists to lawyers, professionals are looking for ways to save time using AI. You could be missing out.

• More workers are finding ways to use AI technologies to save time on the job.
• This includes doctors, dentists, coders, lawyers, bloggers, and marketing professionals.
• They’ve used AI to record therapy sessions, draft emails, conduct research, and improve their code.

If you’re not using AI technology at work, you could be missing out.

That’s because a growing number of workers across the globe are using AI tools like ChatGPT on the job — and many say doing so is saving them precious time.

It’s not just coders and writers who have found these tools helpful. In recent years, a growing number of professionals in other fields, like dentistry and law, are also leveraging AI to save time.

A survey of 31,000 global knowledge workers conducted in February and March by the research firm Edelman Data & Intelligence on behalf of Microsoft found that 75% of them were using AI at work. Nearly half of users said they started using AI in the prior six months, and 90% said the tech helped them save time. In the survey, knowledge workers referred to people who “typically work at a desk” — whether it be in the office or at home.

To be sure, some people may work for employers who restrict their use of AI, and AI tools sometimes produce flawed or inaccurate information that could ultimately force users to dedicate more time to a work task. But if used correctly and cautiously, several workers from a wide range of industries told BI that these tools can save them hours of time each week.

While some of these workers voiced long-term concerns about AI’s potential to replace them, many said that for now, becoming an AI expert could be the best thing for their careers.

Here’s how 10 people are using various artificial intelligence technologies to boost their productivity on the job.