India is at the forefront of the global transition toward using AI in the workplace, with the most employees relying on artificial intelligence on a daily basis. But even as adoption climbs this rapidly, fears of job loss are increasing at the same rate.

It is not surprising that Indian employees cite AI as something they use on a daily basis, as high as 92%, states a new report by global consulting company BCG. Yet almost half of them, 48%, are concerned that AI will eventually take their place. The report points out that the fears go beyond entry-level positions; surprisingly, managers and leaders are more likely to feel that their jobs may be automated in the next decade.

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This apprehension is strongest in places where AI adoption is strong. Besides India, the Middle East and Spain are also reporting extensive use of AI and likewise high fears of losing jobs to it. In the Middle East, 87% of employees use AI on a daily basis, and 63% fear job loss to it. Spain trails closely with 78% use and 61% fearing the same.

The results are drawn from a survey of 10,000 workers in 11 countries. Around the world, 41% of the respondents confessed they're afraid of being replaced by AI at work.

Curiously, the report identifies that the adoption of AI by frontline workers is in decline. While 72% of all staff surveyed use AI on a regular basis, just 51% of frontline workers indicate routine use. Frontline managers, who perform a bridging function between operational and strategic objectives, appear to be experiencing an identity crisis as AI more and more makes an impact on work environment decisions.

One of the report's main findings is the preparedness gap. Just 36% of workers are satisfied with the AI training they have had. In BCG's view, improved training, leadership endorsement, and access to correct tools can smooth the transition and boost confidence levels across the workforce.

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Even with the anxiety, not everything in the findings is negative. The report also contains an element of hopefulness. As many as 52% of workers around the world report they are optimistic about the role of AI in their work, which indicates that most perceive potential from AI as a tool, not a threat.

India and the rest of the Global South are witnessing the fast-paced integration of AI in workplaces. Yet while technology advances at a lightning pace, the actual challenge comes in making the workforce prepared for what lies ahead.