An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: New research from Duke University highlights the dual impact of generative AI tools on workplace productivity and professional reputation. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study reveals that while AI can enhance efficiency, it also leads to negative perceptions of users’ competence and motivation, as shown through experiments with over 4,400 participants. Researchers found that this social stigma against AI use transcends demographics, affecting evaluations of laziness, diligence, and self-assuredness regardless of age, gender, or occupation.
