From the people building it to the ones who have to use it, AI is creating all types of anxiety
Therapists in Silicon Valley are finding that AI in the workplace is leading to greater anxiety for tech workers.
AI is causing anxiety among those who build it and those who use it, with Silicon Valley therapists reporting that tech workers are feeling particularly rattled. The rapid pace of change and the disruption caused by new AI models have heightened the anxiety. One therapist described it as "complicity grief", noting how quickly AI advancements can lead to job losses.
The speed of these developments has taken many in the industry by surprise, as they eye the possibilities that AI brings. The post-IPO glow fades when workers realize their professional achievements were merely a distraction from bigger problems, according to Bay Area psychotherapist Annie Wright. The uncertainty surrounding AI use is a major concern for both employees and their employers.
Companies are struggling to evaluate how employees use AI, as traditional methods like AI leaderboards and tokenmaxxing have fallen out of favor. Executives value employees who can teach others how to use AI effectively, but the lack of clear guidelines on AI usage has left everyone figuring things out as they go along.
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