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AI intensifies work, employees do more
11 Feb
Summary
- Workers take on more tasks and longer hours with AI.
- AI use led to expanded job roles and less downtime.
- Employees absorb work that could justify new hires.
A recent study by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business researchers revealed that generative AI has intensified employees' work cycles. Instead of reducing workload, AI adoption led to employees multitasking more, expanding their responsibilities, and working longer hours. This occurred organically as workers experimented with AI tools.
The research indicated that employees increasingly took on tasks that could have justified hiring new staff. Many also used AI during meetings or breaks, ensuring work continued uninterrupted. This integration resulted in a more continuous workday with fewer natural pauses.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman echoed these sentiments in a recent interview, suggesting AI accelerates idea generation and experimentation. He noted that the pace of development means greater output and quicker identification of superior ideas, implying a more demanding work environment overall.
