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Jul 12, 2026
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How to Help People Thrive with AI
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Executive Summary
There is a significant 'proficiency gap' where companies are adopting AI tools, but employees lack the training and understanding to use them effectively, particularly agentic AI.
Contrary to expectations, AI is intensifying work, leading to increased multitasking, longer hours, and a state of 'AI brain fry,' while reducing focused, uninterrupted work time.
Over-reliance on AI for cognitive tasks poses a risk of diminishing critical thinking skills, creating a divide between passive users and 'mental marathoners' who use AI to augment their capabilities.
Uber's 'Agentic Pods' program serves as a key case study, demonstrating that the greatest AI benefits come from rethinking entire workflows by embedding AI experts directly within business units, yielding dramatic productivity gains.
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