COUNTRY FOCUS : MEXICO driver turnover and Mexicana Logistics , which specializes in truck and vehicle transportation , which reduced bus departure delays by an impressive 80 %.
The use of AI is growing in physical operations and employees see it as a good thing
AI is not considered an experimental technology for industries that keep the global economy running . More than half ( 51 %) of leaders surveyed say their organization is already using AI , and the most significant reported benefits include improved safety ( 45 %) and employee productivity ( 42 %).
Leadership roles aren ’ t the only ones within these organizations that are bullish on AI : 90 % of those who already use it say their employees feel positive about it . This may be because workers are seeing the direct benefit these solutions have on their daily lives through increased workplace safety and efficiency .
Prioritizing security and privacy
About the Samsara survey
The survey was conducted by the independent research firm , Wakefield Research , between April 5 and 14 , 2024 and sampled 1,550 operations leaders in seven countries : USA , Mexico , United Kingdom , Ireland , France , Germany and Canada .
The survey consisted of 20 questions and was conducted online , either in English or translated into a local language in all markets .
Recognizing the importance of data security , 58 % of organizations using AI or planning to implement it in the next 1 – 2 years are prioritizing privacy and data protection measures . This underscores the commitment to responsible innovation and the protection of confidential information . Furthermore , in terms of readiness for AI regulatory frameworks , Mexico is one of the top three countries surveyed reporting the highest levels of readiness in terms of privacy and data protection ( 85 %) along with the United States ( 87 %) and Canada ( 82 %) – although Europe is not far behind .
The majority of organizations currently using AI are proactively implementing privacy and data protection measures ( 58 %), establishing AI ethics and principles ( 57 %) and mitigating bias in AI ( 54 %).
Overall results have been aggregated across all responses to provide an average .
The key findings were :
Welbourne the transformative potential of AI : “ For example , it can reduce costs , increase efficiency and even save the lives of workers in the field .”
• Fifty per cent of leaders in Mexico say that the use of AI is “ widespread ” within their organization – the highest figure of the countries surveyed .
• All organizations that use AI report that they have experienced benefits including improved safety ( 45 %) and employee productivity ( 42 %). Of those that already use it , 90 % say their employees feel positive about it .
• Of those who already use AI or plan to do so in the next 1 – 2 years , 58 % are implementing privacy and data protection measures .
Brendali López , Samsara ’ s Marketing Director in Mexico , said : “ The report underscores Mexico ’ s remarkable progress in adopting AI solutions to improve safety , efficiency and productivity in various industries . At Samsara , we are committed to delivering cutting-edge IoT solutions for our customers in Mexico who are leading the way in using AI technology to address their most pressing challenges .” p
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