Workers using AI tools seen as less competent: Study

Employees who rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot are often perceived as less intelligent, less hardworking and even lazier than their peers, according to a new study by Duke University. The research highlights a potential social bias that could slow the broader acceptance of AI in the workplace, despite its proven benefits in boosting productivity.The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was conducted by researchers Jessica Reif, Richard Larrick and Jack Soll. It involved…