How are workers using AI on the job? Workers reported turning to AI for help with tasks including writing, generating new ideas, conducting research and completing administrative tasks. How much time does AI save workers? One-quarter of workers who reported using AI at work say the tools shaved less than an hour off the time it would have otherwise taken them to complete a task. A smaller share — 15% — of workers saw even greater efficiency gains, saying that AI cut their workloads by three hours.