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A major Quebec survey finds 5 flaws in the 'augmented work' myth

A major Quebec survey finds 5 flaws in the 'augmented work' myth
Phys.org Monday 10 August 2026, 13:40 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

We're being promised a revolution. Artificial intelligence is said to make work both more productive and more enjoyable by freeing us from tedious tasks and allowing us to devote more time to what really matters. This is the narrative of "augmented work."

We're being promised a revolution. Artificial intelligence is said to make work both more productive and more enjoyable by freeing us from tedious tasks and allowing us to devote more time to what really matters. This is the narrative of "augmented work."
Quebec (LOCATION)
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