Shadow AI is growing in the workplace, with 29% of Gen Z workers admitting to using it
26% of Gen Z workers feel their colleagues will view secret AI use negatively
Meanwhile, 35% of the same group feel dishonest for using AI
The use of AI in the workplace is increasing – whether it has been officially mandated or otherwise – and some groups of employees are finding it increasingly challenging. Research into AI use by Imperial College London’s new Imperial Lifelong Learning division has found that over one third of the Gen Z cohort (35%) feel dishonest for using AI. Additionally, over a quarter (26%) feel that their colleagues or managers will be disappointed. The research also shows that while Millennial workers are the group mostly using AI in their day-to-day work, they’re similarly worried about their colleagues’ opinions on AI use. The report surfaces existing concerns over the growth of what has been dubbed “shadow AI” – the use of artificial intelligence chatbots tat has not been approved by the employer. Complex relationship
Imperial Lifelong Learning’s research highlights what it calls a “complex” relationship between Gen Z and AI. As well as saying using AI feels dishonest and fearing colleague opinions over its use, Gen Z also engages in the dishonesty, with 29% using AI without their employer’s knowledge – 11% more than the Millennial cohort and over double the figure for Gen X…