1/ A new Pew Research Center survey offers a useful snapshot of how U.S. workers feel about artificial intelligence and jobs. This matters for remote work in particular, since remote roles tend to be more digital, more tool-driven, and often the first to integrate AI into daily workflows.
2/ The largest group of workers, 48%, say they are not worried about AI’s impact on their jobs. For many remote workers, this likely reflects the perception that AI functions as a support tool: drafting, summarizing, coding, or automating repetitive tasks rather than fully replacing human labor.
3/ Another 20% report being worried about AI, without explicitly saying it will reduce jobs. This group likely reflects uncertainty rather than fear, concerns about skill relevance, performance expectations, or how quickly AI tools are changing remote work processes.
4/ A significant 32% believe AI will reduce jobs. This is where anxiety becomes more concrete. Remote work is often associated with roles that are easier to standardize, outsource, or automate, which may explain why a sizable minority expect AI-driven job losses.
5/ Taken together, the data show a workforce that is divided but not panicked. Most workers fall somewhere between confidence and cautious concern, while about one-third anticipate structural employment effects. This distribution suggests expectations are forming now, even if outcomes remain uncertain.
6/ Why this matters for remote work: AI adoption is accelerating fastest in remote and hybrid environments. Tools that boost productivity can strengthen remote teams, but they can also raise fears about monitoring, job consolidation, or replacement. How organizations communicate AI’s role will influence whether remote workers see it as an opportunity or a threat.
7/ The takeaway is clear: AI anxiety exists, but it is not universal. For remote work to remain attractive and sustainable, employers will need to pair AI adoption with reskilling, transparency, and clear boundaries. Workers are not uniformly afraid—but they are paying attention.
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Pew Research Center (2025). U.S. Workers Are More Worried Than Hopeful About Future AI Use in the Workplace.
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2025/02/25/u-s-workers-are-more-worried-than-hopeful-about-future-ai-use-in-the-workplace/