Research: low productivity gains from AI may stem from employees using AI to produce "workslop", or low&effort, passable work that creates more work for others (Harvard Business Review)

Harvard Business Review: Research: low productivity gains from AI may stem from employees using AI to produce “workslop”, or low-effort, passable work that creates more work for others  —  A confusing contradiction is unfolding in companies embracing generative AI tools: while workers are largely following mandates …

Sep 23, 2025 - 16:01
Research: low productivity gains from AI may stem from employees using AI to produce "workslop", or low&effort, passable work that creates more work for others (Harvard Business Review)
Harvard Business Review: Research: low productivity gains from AI may stem from employees using AI to produce “workslop”, or low-effort, passable work that creates more work for others  —  A confusing contradiction is unfolding in companies embracing generative AI tools: while workers are largely following mandates …