Professionals report that rapid AI advancement is negatively affecting well-being, with 41% saying the pace impacts them. More than half of workers say learning about AI feels like a second job, creating pressure to upskill despite limited knowledge. One-third of professionals feel embarrassed about their AI understanding, and over a third feel nervous discussing AI at work due to that lack. Individuals with AI experience receive more job interview invitations and higher wage offers than those without. AI's fast evolution contributes to insecurity, a widening skills gap, and increased demand for AI-related capabilities.
The research found that AI is driving pressure among workers to upskill, despite how little they know about the technology -- and it's "fueling insecurity among professionals at work," the study said. Thirty-three percent of professionals admitted they felt embarrassed about how little they understand AI, and 35% of professionals said they feel nervous about bringing it up at work because of their lack of knowledge.
Staying up with AI's changing landscape is getting workers down. Forty-one percent of professionals report AI's current pace is impacting their well-being, and more than half of professionals say learning about AI feels like another job in and of itself, according to the latest. LinkedIn monitored conversations on the platform that included the words "overwhelm" or "overwhelmed," "burn out," and "navigating change" from July 2024 through June 2025, while also keeping an eye on AI topics and keywords around that same time.
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