Surveys: many workers want to use more AI than their employers allow, while others don't use it at all

Oct 5, 2026 · Issue 10 · 4 sources, 4 articles

A survey found that 80% of employees want to use AI more than their jobs allow. PwC reports that 36% of workers don't use AI, citing accuracy concerns and a lack of incentives, and in France 6 in 10 of the 73% of employees who use AI break the rules.

Who is affected and how

HR professional

A clear, usable AI policy is needed so that shadow AI is not the solution.

manager

Without addressing incentives and accuracy concerns, usage will not grow.

Narrative: Shadow AI: workers outpace the company

Sources

• 80% of Employees Want to Use AI More Than Their Jobs Allow - Oct 9, 2026news.cognizant.com · Oct 9, 2026
• 80% of Employees Want to Use AI More Than Their Jobs Allowprnewswire.com · Oct 9, 2026
• PwC: 36% of workers don't use AI, citing accuracy and lack of incentives | chiprookchiprook.com · Oct 5, 2026
• 73% of French employees use AI, but 6 in 10 break the ruleswherewework.com · Oct 5, 2026

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