"Still, it begs the question: Would people settle for Gemini as a "close friend at work"? The survey results suggest it's possible. Plus, compared to "traditional" (read: human) colleagues, AI is always happy to assist, is hyperefficient, and doesn't complain when delegated tasks or when offered criticism. (There's also the fact that one in three U.S. employees say they would rather scrub a toilet than ask a human colleague for help.)"
"From therapists to relationship counselors to romantic partners, AI-powered digital companions are rapidly emerging as alternatives to any number of human relationships. Now AI may well be ready to assume its newest role of work spouse. "This reflects a deeper truth: People are craving connection," Sandy Torchia, vice chair of talent and culture at KPMG, told Fast Company. "When something shows up consistently, listens without judgment, and responds in a supportive way, it starts to feel familiar-even comforting.""
99% of professionals would be open to an AI chatbot serving as a close friend or trusted companion at work. Forty-five percent of workers reported feelings of loneliness at work, nearly double from last year. Fifty-seven percent would accept a 10% below-market salary to have close friends at work rather than a 10% above-market salary without close friends. AI companions are described as always willing to assist, hyperefficient, and noncomplaining, and one in three U.S. employees would rather scrub a toilet than ask a human colleague for help. AI digital companions are rapidly emerging as workplace relationship alternatives.
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