Two-Thirds of U.S. Workers Expect AI to Make Their Jobs Worse, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds

My take: This Reuters/Ipsos poll arrives at an important moment: while companies are investing more in AI, two-thirds of U.S. workers expect the technology to make their work experience worse. This is not irrational resistance; it is a signal that implementation is not reaching people well.

The survey, conducted among 1,533 Americans, found that 67% believe AI will hurt workers' experience by eliminating jobs and increasing productivity pressure. Only 30% think it will free up time from repetitive tasks and give them access to more complex work. When asked who benefits most, 51% point primarily to executives and business owners; only 27% believe the benefit will be shared equally.

That trust gap has real consequences. If people do not feel that AI is working for them, they will adopt it poorly or actively resist it. The tool may be excellent, but without clear communication about how it benefits each person on the team, it will not reach its potential.

Has your company explained to its team, in concrete terms, how AI will make each person's job easier?