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Offshore Support Staff Don't Fear Artificial Intelligence

Computer Weekly, Friday, July 31st, 2026

Only about 7% of offshore business support workers fear AI will harm their roles; most see it as a productivity tool.

Only about 7% of offshore business support workers are concerned that widespread adoption of AI will negatively affect their roles, according to a survey of 2,000 offshore-based employees at services specialist Sourcefit.

Just over half (53%) said they use AI several times a week and 74% use it occasionally. Over two-thirds (68%) said AI tools increase their productivity, and 41% believe the technology will support their roles without fundamentally changing them.

The most common uses of AI among offshore staff are writing and documentation (36%), research and analysis (30%), and customer support (14%).

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