Third of UK employees hide AI use from bosses
15/09/2025 | The Guardian
A survey of over 1,500 UK workers by The Guardian has found that a third of employees do not tell their bosses about their use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, amid fears over questions about their abilities. The research revealed that only 13% of UK adults openly discuss their AI use with senior staff, and a quarter believe their co-workers would question their competence if they shared how they used the technology.
Close to half of those surveyed view AI as a tool for people who are not good at their jobs. The polling indicates that employee uncertainty is driven by a lack of clear guidance from employers and a fear of stigma from colleagues. The survey also found that more than half of respondents believe AI threatens the social structure.
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