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The secret to AI job security? Stop stressing and pivot at work now - here's how

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ZDNET's key takeaways

Failed projects and job-loss fears have lowered employee confidence in AI.

Professionals should embrace AI and find clear personal benefits.

Be realistic, accept cultural change, and focus on long-term impact.

Evidence suggests workers have lost confidence in AI, with many proof-of-concept tests not moving to production. Even when AI projects deliver results, talk of potential job losses means it's easy to understand why workers are anxious about emerging technology.

However, it's not all bad news. When deployed effectively, gen AI systems can boost your productivity, allowing you to spend more time on tasks that add value. Agentic AI services can even act as your trusted companion when completing work tasks.

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