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ZDNET's key takeaways:
AI tools are taking over some mundane, narrow tasks for workers.
Most respondents said AI could also help their work-life balance.
The tech is raising concerns about burnout and other issues.
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Artificial intelligence is accelerating a cultural slide away from in-office work, according to a new study conducted by IT software company GoTo and market research firm Workplace Intelligence.
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Based on a survey of 2,500 workers (representing even samples of in-office, hybrid, and remote employees) across 10 countries, the study found that generative AI models, AI-powered workplace collaboration platforms, and other automated tools are making it easier for employees to work remotely. Just over half (51%) of respondents said that the technology "will eventually make physical offices obsolete," according to a press release.
The majority of respondents also felt confident that the use of AI could improve their work-life balance (71%), allow them to work from anywhere without jeopardizing their current levels of productivity (66%), and allow them to provide better service to their customers while they work remotely (65%).
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