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AI users work longer hours, study finds

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A recent study involving over 9,000 employees across 467 companies revealed that individuals using AI tools tend to work longer hours than their non-AI-using counterparts. Heavy AI users, in particular, extend their workday by an average of 18 minutes and frequently switch between applications. This finding contrasts with earlier research that suggested AI might increase work density rather than reduce overall work time. AI

IMPACT AI adoption may lead to increased work hours and task-switching, potentially impacting employee well-being and productivity models.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses findings from a study about AI usage and work hours, which falls under commentary on the impact of AI.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    A study of more than 9,000 employees at 467 companies found AI users work up to 90 minutes longer each day than non-users, with heavy users adding 18 minutes af

    A study of more than 9,000 employees at 467 companies found AI users work up to 90 minutes longer each day than non-users, with heavy users adding 18 minutes after hours and switching between apps more often. Earlier Berkeley research found AI makes work denser rather than freein…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/ai-users-are-working-up-to-90…

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