A Conversation about the Hidden Cost of AI and How Algorithmic Anxiety is Reshaping the Workplace

This conversation explores how artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces at breakneck speed, but we're only beginning to understand the psychological toll on workers. In this episode, we dive into "algorithmic anxiety"—a compound phenomenon where AI integration erodes employee identity, autonomy, and trust, fundamentally disrupting the relationship between workers and employers. Drawing on emerging research in organizational psychology, we explore why current AI implementation strategies often backfire, generating resistance and disengagement rather than productivity gains, and why workers feel their value and competence are under threat. But there's hope: we also examine evidence-based alternatives that show how organizations can successfully integrate AI through transparent communication, participatory governance, and dignity-preserving design—achieving technological goals while maintaining workforce wellbeing. Whether you're navigating these changes as an employee, implementing AI as a leader, or simply concerned about the future of work, this conversation offers crucial insights into balancing innovation with humanity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.