Employees fear using AI might feel like cheating, but integrating it with strategy is essential to boost results
Summary
Companies’ use of Artificial Intelligence generates more revenue, but employees report discomfort in admitting its use.
Monitoring news on the use of Artificial Intelligence by companies and professionals offers curious moments. Many end up complementing each other, but also opposing each other. For example, we have on the one hand the positive effect of artificial intelligence on company revenues and, on the other, the discomfort of employees in admitting to using tools like ChatGPT in their jobs.
Resistance to the use of artificial intelligence is one thing. But it’s another to use it and be afraid to say that you use it. First of all, the company is guilty of not treating the implementation of artificial intelligence in its routine with the attention that the process deserves. And that includes protocols with rules and guidelines so everyone knows what can and cannot be done. This also eliminates, in some way, the fear of being replaced and losing relevance that could hide behind the fear of admitting to using artificial intelligence.
But does this fear make sense? Let’s go by parts. First, the business side.
Enhanced recipes
The numbers tell a different story of fear. According to the “Reinventing Business Operations with Generative AI” report by Accenture, companies that adopt generative AI experience 2.5 times greater revenue growth, 2.4 times greater productivity and 3.3 times more success greater in the use of technology on a large scale competitors. Additionally, 74% of organizations reported that investments in generative AI and automation met or exceeded expectations.
Fear of betraying
As for employees, what helps to understand the scenario is a study by the Slack platform, which interviewed 17,300 workers in 15 countries. In it, 48% of respondents reported feeling uncomfortable admitting to their managers that they use AI to perform daily tasks. Reasons include fear of appearing lazy, less competent, or that technology will be seen as a “cheat.” In Brazil, this malaise is compounded by concerns about job security and replacement by artificial intelligence.
And in the end?
The fear of artificial intelligence (of using it or saying that it uses it) is ultimately fear of the unknown. Studies show that the impact of artificial intelligence is greater when used strategically, rather than punctually. It’s not about “beating” artificial intelligence, but about finding harmony between our skills and its capabilities.
So, instead of hesitating, ask yourself: How can you integrate AI into your daily life to amplify its impact? The first step is simple: test, explore and, above all, leave the fear behind.
Alexandre Gonçalves is a journalist, founder of agentINFORM – digital content and products, and has edited the newsletter since March 2023GPT agent
where he shares insights and his ChatGPT user experience, as well as holds consultations, talks and workshops on usage, best practices, writing tips and creating custom GPTs.
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