Impact of AI on employee wellbeing, according to science

It added that the study cannot be generalised to young workers, as the sample size was limited to those who entered the workforce before 2010.

Osea Giuntella of the University of Pittsburgh, another researcher, emphasised that their study is an “early snapshot” of AI’s impact.

“As AI adoption accelerates, continued monitoring of its broader impacts on work and health is essential,” Giuntella said in a statement. “Technology alone doesn’t determine outcomes — institutions and policies will decide whether AI enhances or erodes the conditions of work.”

Widespread AI implementation

The findings come in the wake of widespread AI implementation in workplaces, which has triggered anxiety among employees over AI-related workforce reductions.

But there have been reports, including one from Slack, which found that eight in 10 AI users said the technology has improved their productivity.