Polls: nearly half of Americans use AI at work, but most expect work to get worse
An August poll finds that almost half of US employees use AI for their work, more than 20% of them daily, and many for tasks that used to be given to colleagues. The Ipsos and Groundwork surveys show workers are not enthusiastic about AI.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- AI use at work is widespread, and shifting tasks from colleagues to AI is redrawing roles.
- manager
- The trust gap has to be addressed: without quick, transparent rules, AI rollouts will meet resistance.
- HR professional
- Communication around rollouts has to answer questions about job security.
Sources
- 20% of workers say they use AI for tasks that used to be given to colleagues, poll findsnbcnews.com · Aug 6, 2026
- 20% of workers say they use AI for tasks that used to be given to colleagues, poll finds - AI Now Instituteainowinstitute.org · Aug 6, 2026
- 20% of workers say they use AI for tasks that used to be given colleagues, poll finds - Jingletreejingletree.com · Aug 9, 2026
- Most Americans Think AI Will Make Work ‘Worse’ | The Daily Callerdailycaller.com · Aug 3, 2026
- New Groundwork Polling Shows Workers Not Sold on AI in the Workplace - Groundwork Collaborativegroundworkcollaborative.org · Aug 3, 2026
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