Northern Irish frontline workers lead UK in trust for AI and automation

Frontline workers in Northern Ireland are the most trusting in the UK when it comes to AI and automation, with 75% expressing confidence in new technologies to improve safety at work—more than double the UK average. The data, from SafetyCulture, highlights strong optimism in NI’s manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors, with most workers linking AI to productivity, better work-life balance, and career growth.

With Northern Ireland already ranking second in UK software investment and advancing a regional AI strategy, these findings reinforce its reputation as a forward-looking tech hub.

Discover how Northern Irish workers are embracing AI—and what it means for the future of business in the region.