UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work, Deloitte finds
A Deloitte survey finds that UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI tools for work. The survey also shows that roughly one in three AI users hides this from their boss.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- If you use your own subscription for work, clarify the rules and data handling with your manager before secrecy becomes a risk.
- manager
- Hidden AI use signals that official tools or policies have fallen behind: provide an approved set of tools and a clear framework.
- HR professional
- Review the AI usage policy and cost reimbursement, as employees are already covering the tools themselves.
Sources
- UK workers spend nearly £1 billion of their own money on AI for work, Deloitte finds | Reutersreuters.com · Sep 15, 2026
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