White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates | Fortune

A global study by WalkMe indicates that despite heavy corporate investment in AI, roughly 80% of employees are either bypassing or entirely avoiding these tools. This widespread rejection stems from a significant trust gap between executives and staff, as well as a lack of proper training and infrastructure—often compared to owning a high-performance vehicle without knowing how to drive it. Experts suggest that rather than simple resistance, this behavior reflects a systemic failure in integrating AI into workflows, where the productivity gains promised by technology are currently being negated by technical friction and human disengagement.

(Source：Fortune)