Forbes January 9, 2026
Adaptability is one of humans’ strongest traits. Consider how fast people came to accept ChatGPT. “In February 2023, ChatGPT made headlines for purportedly being the fastest-growing consumer app in history. It reached 100 million users within two months, years faster than both Instagram and Netflix, making it a clear example of speedy technology adoption,” according to Epoch.ai.
That adoption curve has real implications for how work gets done. The EY 2025 Work Reimagined Survey polled 15,000 employees across 29 countries. It found 88% of workers now use AI in their jobs. But here’s the worrying part for that report: “Thirty-seven percent of employee respondents worry that overreliance on AI could erode their skills and expertise.”
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