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Gatekeeping bots, piles of slop: Welcome to the age of AI weirdness at work
AI has changed jobs and businesses, but it's also creating bottlenecks, confusion and downright awkward encounters for humans in the workplace.
TL;DR
- AI agents are causing communication breakdowns, leading to missed deadlines and difficulty reaching collaborators.
- Many workers are self-taught in AI, with a lack of official workplace policies contributing to confusion and suspicion.
- Colleagues are questioning each other's AI usage, leading to perceived laziness or a devaluing of human skills.
- AI-generated 'workslop' is increasing workload, straining relationships, and raising questions about competence and consideration.
- Job insecurity is rising due to AI, with many workers feeling their roles are less secure.
- Employees are using AI as a 'middleman' for interactions, leading to social offloading and a reduction in meaningful human connection.
- The adoption of AI is seen as a growing pain, with mixed feelings about whether it improves or worsens workplace culture.