The global survey was conducted among recent graduates from the CEMS Master in International Management (MIM), who are now in their first year of work, or who have gone onto further studies. The results reveal that the majority of young people are not just accepting but embracing the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various facets of their daily lives. The results reveal a profound level of comfort and confidence, signaling a generational shift in attitudes toward AI.

One key factor driving this positive sentiment may be the seamless incorporation of AI into routine tasks, making life more efficient and convenient. Moreover, there is potential for AI to address pressing global challenges. Young people are aware of AI's role in fields such as healthcare, climate research, and social justice initiatives.

AI helps navigate a faster-paced world

SSE CEMS student Joelle Soumi says:

“I think young professionals can see the value of using AI as it’s a solution to how fast everything is nowadays. We’re expected to finish a big project, to a tight deadline, that is well researched, backed up with references and sourced correctly.  AI is proving to be a better search engine than most. ChatGPT will answer a specific question whereas Google provides a bunch of results. You can train AI to think similarly to you. This provides young professionals with a great starting point to their work and helps them reach deadlines faster, further optimising their time and the company’s resources.”

She added:

“Young professionals genuinely think they can, and are capable of, changing the world. We are optimistic and know that even though the world is struggling at the moment it will get better. New technology will be able to help when it’s fully mastered.”

Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics and Chair of CEMS encourages the use of AI among students and faculty.

“We want our students as well as our faculty to approach AI with a fact-based, reflective mindset. We see the potential and the opportunities this new technology brings, and we see where it is lacking. We encourage our students to explore and hone the skills that make us uniquely human, fostering empathy and an entrepreneurial spirit, while leveraging technology to advance our society.”

About CEMS – The Global Alliance in Management Education:

 CEMS is a global alliance with a presence on 6 continents, uniting 33 world leading business schools, more than 70 multinational companies, and 8 NGOs who together deliver the CEMS Master in International Management.

The CEMS MIM is a pre-experience joint masters programme.  On graduation students will have studied at two Alliance schools, taken part in a business project with a corporate partner and speak three languages. Students develop a global mind set, cross-cultural competence and leadership skills through a combination of coursework, international exchange, and internship opportunities and graduate with a Masters degree from their home school as well as the CEMS MIM.

The CEMS community is committed to the idea that the leaders who will be best prepared for the future will be free and unafraid in an uncertain world, will be humane citizens who can engage fully and think independently, and will contribute to a more open, sustainable, and inclusive world.

For 35 years CEMS has led the way in the development of global management education. Through its unique blend of academic rigor, strategic corporate collaborations, and a commitment to ethical and socially responsible leadership, CEMS prepares the next generation of leaders who resolve to understand deeply the complexities of our time and who are eager to confront global business challenges and opportunities with humility and integrity.

Each year more than 1,300 graduates join our 21,000 strong global alumni network.

About the Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics is rated as a top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and enjoys a strong international reputation. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes bachelor, master, PhD, MBA, and Executive Education programs. Our programs are developed in close cooperation with the business and research communities, providing graduates substantial potential to attain leading positions in companies and other organizations. 

The School is accredited by EQUIS, certifying that all of its principal activities – teaching as well as research – maintain the highest international standards. The Stockholm School of Economics is also the only Swedish member institution of CEMS and PIM, which are collaborations between top business schools worldwide, contributing to the level of quality for which our school is known. 

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