A recent Eurobarometer survey has revealed that Malta is one of the most positive countries in the EU regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at work. The findings suggest a strong belief among the Maltese that AI will enhance their workflow and efficiency.
The survey, titled Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work, showed that Maltese respondents were the most optimistic in the EU about AI’s effect on their jobs. They also ranked third in terms of positivity regarding AI’s impact on the economy, with 75 per cent expressing confidence – just behind Slovenia (78 per cent) and Lithuania (77 per cent).
Maltese participants were also among the most positive about AI’s broader impact on society and were the most confident about its potential to improve their quality of life. Many also believed that AI contributed positively to their learning experience.
A slightly smaller percentage of Maltese respondents (63 per cent) expressed concern about AI potentially replacing human jobs, compared to the EU average of 66 per cent.
When asked about specific AI applications in the workplace, Maltese respondents were the most supportive in Europe of AI being used for hiring processes, employee shift planning, and worker data management. They also showed the highest approval rates for AI-powered employee monitoring (63 per cent) and workplace performance assessments (64 per cent).
These responses were not just theoretical. Maltese participants were among the most likely in the EU to report having seen AI applications in action within their own workplaces.
The broader survey results showed that two-thirds of EU respondents believe modern technologies have a positive impact on their jobs, with only 20 per cent stating otherwise. Malta stood out in this regard, with 85 per cent of respondents perceiving technology’s impact as beneficial – the highest percentage in the EU – followed by Sweden (78 per cent) and Lithuania (76 per cent). In contrast, Portugal (56 per cent), France (57 per cent), and Romania (61 per cent) had lower positivity rates. The overall EU average stood at 66 per cent.
The survey, conducted between April and May of the previous year, involved online interviews with 500 Maltese respondents, contributing to a total of 26,000 participants across the EU.
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