{
  "id": 14389898,
  "title": "The question behind AI panic: What happens to me if it works?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/the-question-behind-ai-panic-what-happens-to-me-if-it-works",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/14/the-question-behind-ai-panic-what-happens-to-me-if-it-works/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI technology is transforming workplaces, making tasks faster and improving efficiency. However, this advancement brings a sense of unease among workers who fear losing their jobs. A study by Glean, a workplace AI company, found that 36% of surveyed employees hid how much AI helped them, for fear of appearing replaceable. A 2024 Microsoft and LinkedIn survey revealed that more than half of AI users worried about this exact scenario if they used it on important tasks. This scenario is not new - in the past, factory managers faced similar concerns as workers tried to hide their improved productivity to avoid being replaced. Scientific management expert Frederick Winslow Taylor described this phenomenon in his 1911 book on scientific management. He warned against workers deliberately slowing down to maintain their earnings, a practice known as \"soldiering.\" The new AI agreement signed by Norway's government and eight employer and union organizations aims to address these concerns. The agreement, valid through 2029, emphasizes employee involvement and benefits when AI is introduced, urging businesses to consider the gains for all parties involved. This approach echoes the participatory design concept established by Norwegian computer scientist Kristen Nygaard in the early 1970s in collaboration with Norway’s Iron and Metal Workers’ Union. While the agreement doesn't guarantee specific outcomes, it highlights the importance of open dialogue between employees and management regarding AI implementation to ensure a fair and positive work environment.",
  "summary": "Workers may hide AI gains when working faster makes them look replaceable. Employers need to give them a reason to share.",
  "key_points": [
    "36% of employees hide AI assistance to avoid appearing replaceable",
    "2024 survey shows half of AI users worried about job loss",
    "Norway agreement aims to address AI concerns through employee involvement"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}