Majority US Workers Use AI Often Without Employer Knowledge

A significant portion of American workers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to manage multiple full-time jobs, enhance productivity, and support decision-making, often without their employers' full awareness or guidance. Reports show that about 5% of workers hold more than one full-time job, with Gen Z men leading this trend at nearly 17%, leveraging AI for tasks such as summarizing documents and organizing schedules. However, managerial use of AI in personnel decisions is widespread and sometimes unsupervised, with 60% of managers relying on AI for decisions related to raises and layoffs, raising concerns about ethical use and potential legal risks. Despite the growing adoption, many employees feel unprepared and stressed due to insufficient training, with some pretending to use AI to meet workplace expectations, and a significant number trusting AI outputs without verification. Surveys reveal that 80% of U.S. workers use AI at work, but only about a quarter report clear organizational policies, leading to covert AI use and anxiety about job security and skill inflation. CEOs and executives also integrate AI daily for strategic and communication tasks, illustrating AI's deepening role in business leadership alongside workforce challenges.