AI Anxiety: Nearly 2 in 5 Workers Worry AI Will Replace Jobs, Harming Mental Health
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Nearly 2 in 5 workers worry AI will make their jobs obsolete, causing more work-related stress and poor mental health.
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Even workers not directly affected by AI changes fear and speculate about impacts, harming mental health.
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Proactively communicate plans for AI implementation, as transparency excitement about new tools.
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Train employees on AI tools that will augment responsibilities rather than replace jobs.
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Explore AI benefits for mental health, like virtual assistants and CBT education, to ease anxiety.