AI-first approaches in the workplace can increase loneliness and social isolation among employees, particularly those with attachment anxiety. Studies involving 794 workers across multiple countries revealed a correlation between AI interactions and feelings of social deprivation. Increased collaboration with AI leads to a higher need for social connection, insomnia, and alcohol use. While some employees seek connections with human coworkers, many still report feelings of isolation, indicating a significant emotional impact from AI integration in various professions.
As companies adopt an AI-first approach, increased interactions with AI systems could enhance feelings of loneliness and social isolation among employees, especially those with social anxiety.
Research indicates that the more employees collaborate with AI, the more they report feelings of social deprivation and loneliness, particularly individuals with attachment anxiety.
Despite attempts to connect with human coworkers, participants reported persistent feelings of social isolation, highlighting the complex emotional consequences of AI in the workplace.
Loneliness resulting from AI interactions could lead to greater needs for social connection, increased insomnia, and higher alcohol use among affected employees.
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