It's not just you — nearly two-thirds of workers say they've exaggerated AI skills to get ahead at their…
- Two-thirds (63%) of workers exaggerate their AI skills, creating an AI confidence gap
- Exaggeration is driven by job loss fears, with 69% worried AI could automate their role
- 64% believe employers have never verified workers' AI skills – employees want more clarity
New GCheck data has uncovered an emerging ‘AI confidence gap’ in workplaces, with employees publicly stating that they have high AI competence, but behind closed doors they lack confidence in their own abilities.
Two in three (63%) workers admit to exaggerating or overstating their AI skills to project more knowledgeable appearance in the hope of being more worthy of employment or promotions.
Surprisingly, this is higher among Gen Z workers, where four in five (80%) admit to exaggerating, suggesting younger employees might be feeling the pressure to appear AI-ready more than their peers.
There’s more than one reason for the lying
“Workers are facing a new kind of...
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