Workers Who Fear AI Replacement Show Worse Workplace Behavior
4 Articles
4 Articles
Workers who are wary of the rise of artificial intelligence are more likely to neglect their tasks during work hours, engage in counterproductive behavior, or violate workplace norms, according to a new study by researchers at Washington State University, which examined the impact of concerns about AI on employee attitudes and behavior across 18 industries, Phys.org reported.
Workers who fear AI replacement show worse workplace behavior
Workers who fear artificial intelligence is threatening their occupation are more likely to slack off on the job, swipe a coworker's lunch or engage in other counterproductive workplace behavior, a new study finds.
Fear of AI Job Loss Drives Workers Toward Counterproductive Behavior, Study
A sweeping new study led by researchers at Washington State University has found that workers who fear artificial intelligence could render their entire occupation obsolete are significantly more likely to engage in counterproductive workplace behaviors, from slacking off and surfing the web to coming in late and even taking a co-worker’s lunch from the break room refrigerator. The research, published in the journal Occupational Health Science, …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
