AI Adoption Barrier That Managers Might Overlook, Says Duke Researchers

Employees who use AI tools at work are seen as less competent and less motivated by their peers, according to a new study from Duke University.
“Our findings reveal a dilemma for people considering adopting AI tools: Although AI can enhance productivity, its use carries social costs,” the researchers wrote in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences or PNAS.
Social penalties for using AI at work
The study, titled “The Social Penalties of AI Assis