Workers Sabotaging AI

Or Workers Not Seeing the Benefit of AI

AI adoption is supposed to be a no-brainer. It boosts productivity, automates repetitive tasks, and unlocks insights at lightning speed. So why are so many employees not just ignoring AI—but actively resisting it?

According to a recent Fast Company article, that’s exactly what’s happening. Across industries, employees are delaying, sabotaging, or outright refusing to use AI tools their companies are investing heavily in. While leaders see AI as the path to greater efficiency, employees are increasingly seeing it as a threat—or at least, a burden.

Let’s break down what’s behind this growing resistance—and why managers need to pay close attention to the deeper message.