Why AI’s Productivity Gains Often Lead to More Work, Not Less

Although generative AI can speed up tasks like drafting emails, reports, and code, the article shows that this efficiency usually raises work density, expands task granularity, and shifts the saved time to additional demands, leaving employees feeling more exhausted rather than lighter.

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Why AI’s Productivity Gains Often Lead to More Work, Not Less