AI Increased Workloads for 85% of Employees Surveyed, Study Finds

Artificial intelligence tools have increased the workload of 85% of employees surveyed in a new study, challenging expectations that the technology would make everyday tasks easier.

The finding contrasts with the promise of tools designed to reduce repetitive work and save employees time. For most participants, their reported experience pointed in the opposite direction.

The available summary does not identify the researchers or specify the study’s sample size, location or methodology. It also does not explain which AI tools employees used or how their workloads increased.

Those missing details limit the conclusions that can be drawn from the headline figure. The result reflects the experiences of the workers surveyed, rather than establishing that AI increases workloads across all workplaces.

The finding nevertheless highlights a gap between AI’s promised benefits and employees’ reported experiences, raising questions about whether introducing the technology is translating into less work.