- Managers say that AI increases production, but they still fear that this can arouse unrest among anxiety workers
- More bosses think that humans are irreplaceable, but AI could still change their salary
- The fear of AI has not disappeared, even if the daily use of technology decreases slightly
The AI has come from a novelty to a pillar in many workplaces, but its increase continues to arouse workers’ concerns, said new research.
A survey of 3,000 managers by Beautiful.ai revealed that managers generally consider AI tools as a useful asset, most workers remain uncomfortable as to their implications.
According to the survey, almost two -thirds (64%) of managers believe that their employees fear that AI makes them less precious, and 58% say that the staff fear that these tools will ultimately cost them their work.
Human jobs seem safe, but only to some extent
Despite these concerns, workers can comfort themselves knowing that managers become more cautious to replace people with machines. Compared to last year, 15% of other managers (now 54%) oppose the idea of using AI to replace workers.
Only 23% believe that the replacement of workers by AI would benefit their business, while 63% believe that their teams would not work properly without human roles.
However, the tension around AI goes beyond the potential job loss. The managers cited “the fear of the unknown” and resistance to employees as key challenges when introducing AI tools.
There is still a source of concern, because AI continues to evolve. 71% of managers said that AI behaved equally with it, or better than a novice manager. Even so, most believe that AI excels in tedious or repetitive tasks, but still fails with regard to high -level decision -making.
Managers mainly use AI to stimulate productivity and improve efficiency. For example, many of the best software and HR recruit platforms now incorporate AI features to help rationalize hiring and internal processes, without fully replacing human judgment.
That said, salary remains a sensitive problem. While fears of wage reductions focused on AI have slightly released, 41% of managers still consider AI as a threat to wages. Increased efficiency could mean less roles or wider responsibilities for individuals, which could reduce salary for others. In some cases, AI assisted tasks can also be less valued.
While most human roles seem safe for the moment, the nature of the work can change as AI becomes more anchored in daily operations.
