Researchers have introduced the term 'workslop' to describe low-quality, AI-generated work that appears useful but lacks substance, potentially explaining why many organizations see no ROI from AI investments. To combat this, workplace leaders should promote thoughtful AI use and establish clear guidelines to prevent the proliferation of such unhelpful outputs.
A study by Harvard Business Review and Stanford Social Media Lab reveals that the widespread use of generative AI in companies is leading to 'workslop,' low-quality outputs that increase workload and reduce productivity, costing businesses millions annually and causing emotional stress among employees.
A study highlights the rise of 'workslop,' low-quality AI-generated content that hampers workplace efficiency, costing organizations millions annually and causing frustration among employees, despite AI's potential to improve work processes.
A study highlights that AI in the workplace is often producing low-quality work called 'workslop,' which employees spend time fixing, leading to decreased collaboration and no significant productivity gains, challenging the promises of AI's benefits in business.