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Taming the AI ‘beast’ without losing ourselves

Artificial intelligence can drive progress without eroding mental well-being, but only if we act deliberately and intentionally

    • Employers must recognise and treat AI-related stress as a workplace hazard. Access to mental health programmes, therapists and peer support networks can help employees navigate this AI-induced uncertainty.
    • Employers must recognise and treat AI-related stress as a workplace hazard. Access to mental health programmes, therapists and peer support networks can help employees navigate this AI-induced uncertainty. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT
    Published Tue, Aug 12, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    THE rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it promises unparalleled efficiency, cost savings and innovation. On the other hand, it fuels anxiety, job insecurity and mental strain for millions of workers.

    As AI continues its relentless march into every corner of the workplace, the psychological toll on employees cannot be ignored. The question is no longer whether AI will reshape work (it already has), but how we can harness its power without sacrificing human well-being.  

    The challenge is not insignificant.

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