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StableTechnologyReported 2026-09-16 17:00

Workers Expanding Use of AI Beyond Traditional Roles

A new study by OpenAI Economic Research shows workers are increasingly using AI for tasks outside their typical roles, with some activities becoming more entrenched in their workflows.

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  • OOpenAI NewsCompany2026-09-16 17:00
    New OpenAI Economic Research shows how workers use AI to do tasks outside their typical occupation and which new tasks they build into their workflow.
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  • OOpenAI NewsCompany2026-09-16 17:00
    New OpenAI Economic Research shows how workers use AI to do tasks outside their typical occupation and which new tasks they build into their workflow.
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  • OOpenAI NewsCompany2026-09-16 17:00
    Our latest research suggests the importance of how tasks are divided and carried out alongside access to AI tools. These new tasks outside their typical job descriptions become a regular part of how workers use AI. If those activities become regular responsibilities, jobs could…
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