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AI promised supreme productivity, but it’s actually straining workloads for employees—time spent emailing has doubled, and focused work sessions fell by 9%

Workers who use AI are spending up to 346% more time on their daily tasks, from messaging to business management: “The data is unambiguous: AI does not reduce
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Research reveals that AI technology has led to increased workloads for employees, with time spent on tasks such as emailing doubling and focused work sessions decreasing by 9%. Workers who utilize AI spend up to 346% more time on daily tasks. This data suggests AI does not reduce workload, but rather exacerbates it.

Fortune·fortune.com·Mar 13, 2026·1 min read· pts
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