A lot of professionals are facing pressure to look like they already know how to use AI at work, even if they are still figuring it out. HBR has reported that employees are automating work without understanding why. From fake confidence in meetings to silent stress behind the screen, pretending has become a common way to cope. Some employees are opening ChatGPT at their desks just so it looks like they are using it. They are not sure what to type, not sure what to ask, and not even sure if they are doing it right. But they keep that window open, hoping no one will ask questions. That is a signal that a lot of people are scared they will fall behind, and even more are too nervous to say they do not understand it yet.

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