More Workers Are Using ChatGPT, and They’re Not Telling Their Bosses

A growing number of employees are using ChatGPT and other AI tools for their jobs, according to a new survey. 

The findings(Opens in a new window) come from career-based social networking app Fishbowl. The survey was conducted in late January and found that 43% of respondents have used ChatGPT or other AI tools for work tasks. That’s up from 27% only three weeks earlier.

The survey also asked whether employees have told their bosses about using AI tools for their jobs, and 68% of respondents have not.

Fishbowl’s survey doesn’t indicate which AI tool is getting the most traction. But it’s a good bet it’s ChatGPT. According to financial analysts at UBS, ChatGPT appears to be the fastest growing app of all time, a mere three months after the AI program was launched back in November. 

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ChatGPT isn’t always accurate. But the program is smart enough to write professional-looking essays, explain complex concepts in layman terms, and even debug and program computer code. Fishbowl found that its own users have been discussing tapping ChatGPT “for resumes/cover letters, copywriting, coding, and drafting sales and marketing emails.”

Adoption of the AI program is only expected to grow. On Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled a new Bing search engine that’s been integrated with ChatGPT to enhance the entire experience. Meanwhile, Google is preparing to roll out its competing chatbot, Bard, in the coming weeks.  

The explosion of AI tech has prompted concern that these programs will one day replace white collar jobs. Some schools and teachers are already blocking ChatGPT to prevent cheating.

Fishbowl’s late January survey polled 11,793 working professionals. “Respondents included companies such as Amazon, Bank of America, Edelman, Google, IBM, JP Morgan, McKinsey, Meta, Nike, Twitter, and thousands others,” the social networking app said.