GoKawiilSurvey: 48% of US workers exaggerate their AI use at work, Visier finds
A survey of 1,000 full-time US employees by business intelligence firm Visier found that 48% admitted to overstating their use or expertise with generative AI tools to coworkers or managers. Nearly half said they feel pressured to use AI without confidence they can do so effectively, citing insufficient training and unclear guidance from employers.
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The findings suggest a gap between executive expectations of AI-driven productivity and the actual readiness of workforces to use these tools, which could undermine returns on heavy AI investment. Visier's data indicates employees see leadership as disconnected from real AI usage and training needs, implying that corporate AI rollouts may be outpacing the support structures needed to make them effective.
- 48% of surveyed employees admitted exaggerating their AI skills or usage at work
- Only about 28-33% believe their employers understand actual AI usage, concerns, or training needs
- Roughly a third of workers want more AI training, transparency, and clearer guidance from leadership
Source: techspot.com — Daniel Sims, 2026-10-10
Published there as: “Survey says workers are pretending to use AI to impress their bosses, but many don't know what they're doing”
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