Fear of AI Job Replacement Linked to Workplace Misconduct, Study Finds

Employees who fear being replaced by artificial intelligence are more likely to engage in inappropriate workplace behaviour, according to a recent study.

The behaviours identified include arriving late for work and spending working hours on social media.

The findings link concerns about AI-driven job replacement with conduct that can interfere with employees’ day-to-day responsibilities. They point to a workplace challenge beyond the potential loss of jobs itself.

The available summary does not provide details of the study’s methods or establish that fear of AI replacement directly causes such behaviour. It reports an association between employees’ concerns and a greater likelihood of workplace misconduct.