AI Fuels Speed at Work But Risks Draining Social Bonds

AI tools are boosting individual productivity in white‑collar work by letting employees get tasks done without heavy reliance on colleagues, but this speed comes with a social cost: workers are interacting with teammates less, which can erode collaboration and increase burnout. Experts urge using AI to augment relationships rather than replace them, rebuilding social time through mentorship, offsites, and regular check‑ins, and redesigning workflows to preserve human connection while maintaining productivity.