The Digital Press

A Stanford study reveals that 40% of US workers have encountered "workslop," AI-generated content that looks impressive but lacks useful information, causing productivity losses and workplace distrust.

Why it matters: Workslop wastes approximately $186 per employee monthly and erodes trust between coworkers.

The big picture: Both employees and managers contribute to workslop, reflecting overreliance on AI and mental laziness in workplaces.

The stakes: Despite AI adoption mandates, many organizations see no clear productivity gains from generative AI tools.

Commenters say: Readers highlight the tension between company AI mandates and low-quality outputs, debating whether blame lies with workers or management expectations.