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New Data Show Generative AI Is Now Embedded in Work, Hiring and City Halls

Officials urge rapid upskilling with clear rules to curb risks.

Overview

  • Basque AI leaders reported that 57% of local organizations have trained staff on AI, yet firms face a shortfall of 1,144 specialists, prompting calls for coordinated action across industry, academia and government.
  • In Mexico, a Computrabajo study found 80% of companies use AI in recruitment, while employment reports show widespread employee and candidate adoption for tasks like CV preparation and interview practice.
  • A MicrosoftCornell analysis of Copilot use and task mappings estimated that generative AI could perform up to 98% of tasks in some occupations such as translation, highlighting high exposure for knowledge and language jobs.
  • SEO Graphite estimated that about 52% of newly published online articles in May 2025 were AI‑generated, though the firm noted accuracy limits in AI‑detection tools.
  • Governance pressures grew as an Argentine appellate court annulled a criminal ruling after detecting generative‑AI drafting, legal groups expanded responsible‑use training, and a Deloitte survey showed cities scaling AI for operations, security and planning under stricter data‑privacy safeguards.