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Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

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Bookmark: Employees are hiding their AI use from their managers. Here’s why

Discover why employees conceal their AI usage from managers and explore the social dynamics hindering AI's potential in the workplace.

I recently read an article by Slack’s Workforce Lab about the surprising hesitation among employees to reveal their use of AI at work. It’s intriguing how societal perceptions and limited training opportunities are holding back AI’s potential. The article delves into the social dynamics and lack of enthusiasm that challenge AI’s role in enhancing productivity. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and workplace culture.

“Our research shows that even if AI helped you complete a task more quickly and efficiently, plenty of people wouldn’t want their bosses to know they used it,” said Christina Janzer, head of Slack’s Workforce Lab. “Leaders need to understand that this technology doesn’t just exist in a business context of ‘Can I get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible,’ but in a social context of ‘What will people think if they know I used this tool for help?’”

Employees are hiding their AI use from their managers. Here’s why

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