In a revealing study published today, scientists have discovered that the average worker is only doing about 40% of their job, with most tasks being completed by free AI services. This news has sent shockwaves through the workforce, with many questioning their worth and value in the job market.

According to the study, the surreptitious use of AI has skyrocketed in the past few years, with more and more knowledge workers turning to AI chatbots to ease their workload and boost productivity. While this has led to better performance, it has also raised concerns about the role of human workers in a world where machines can do their jobs just as well, if not better.

“We were really surprised by the results of this study,” said lead researcher Dr Avery Wong. “We knew that AI was being used privately in the workplace, but we had no idea that it had reached such a level. It raises some important questions about the future of work and the value of human labour.”

Despite inner doubts, many workers are overjoyed about being able to offload a significant portion of their job onto AI. “I was always worried about burnout and poor performance reviews,” said ‘Lucy D’, preferring to remain anonymous, “but now that I have an efficient ‘assistant’, I feel much less anxious. Plus, I can finally take a long lunch break without feeling guilty. And anyway, it’s just a tool, like email.”

As for employers, they are turning a blind eye to unofficial use of AI bots. “We’re looking for outcomes, not time on the job,” said CEO Jack Watson. “If our team can get the same amount of work done in less time, that means more profits for us. It’s a win-win situation.”

Are you still doing most of your own job? Perhaps it’s time to put AI to work!

Disclaimer: 35% of this Mindbullet was written by an AI