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AI Usage at Work: "Performative AI" Stems from Lack of Confidence in Leaders
New research revealing why employees are exaggerating their AI use, and what leaders can do to rebuild trust.
Leaders keep telling employees to "use more AI," yet roughly 90% of organizations report no measurable productivity gains.
New research reveals how 1,000 US employees are actually using AI, why so many are faking it, and why 59% doubt their employer has a clear AI plan. Nearly half of the people in our survey (45%) feel pressure to use AI without confidence in how. What’s more, 48% admit they've exaggerated their AI usage or expertise to colleagues or leadership. Performative AI is becoming a coping mechanism and a growing workplace trend.
Before you make workforce decisions based on assumed adoption, you need to see what's really happening.
Inside This Report, You'll Get
- Survey data from 1,000 US employees looking at workplace trends of real AI use
- Insights from people working in healthcare, finance, and HR about AI in their role
- The 4 key supports employees say they need to increase trust in the AI era