20 percent say AI has taken over parts of their job: Survey

The Hill reports on an Epoch AI/Ipsos survey finding that 20 percent of American full-time workers say AI has replaced some of their daily job tasks, while half of U.S. adults reported using AI tools in the past week for personal or work purposes. The reporting is sourced from a named survey by a nonprofit AI research center and includes specific percentages, though the article description cuts off before providing additional detail about methodology or named expert commentary. Independent coverage from NBC News, NBC New York, and AOL corroborates the core finding—20 percent of workers experiencing job task replacement and 50 percent using AI weekly—indicating the survey's findings are consistent across major outlets. The broader context includes a separate Tom's Hardware report on significant tech layoffs in early 2026, though experts dispute whether AI caused those job losses or served as a rationale for other business decisions; readers should distinguish between AI-driven task automation reported here and broader employment disruptions that may have multiple causes.