Survey Finds AI Adoption Slowing Among Workers

AI adoption among desk workers is slowing globally, with Slack's survey revealing that many employees fear being perceived as lazy or incompetent for using AI tools, leading to a reluctance to disclose their usage. While executives express high intentions to invest in AI, excitement among workers is waning, particularly in the U.S. and France, where adoption rates have plateaued. Industry experts suggest that the AI market may be reaching a temporary plateau rather than facing a collapse, despite concerns over inflated valuations and hype. Confidence in AI's potential to disrupt industries remains, although fewer respondents believe it will fulfill all its promises compared to earlier this year. In Australia, however, the adoption of AI in marketing is reportedly faster than expected, indicating regional variations in AI's implementation. The overall sentiment reflects a complex landscape where technological enthusiasm is tempered by workplace culture and realistic expectations.