By Ilona Charles
Publication Date: 2026-05-28 19:01:00
Ilona Charles
We no longer speak of artificial intelligence as “coming soon”. For many Australians it is already part of everyday working life. The EY Australian AI Workforce Blueprint found that more than two-thirds of Australian office workers had used AI in the past month, and many daily users reported saving several hours per week.
From creating documents to reviewing applications, AI is being used in ways that can truly save time and reduce administrative burdens. If used correctly, it can free people to focus on more interesting work that requires judgment and creativity.
However, as this technology is increasingly used in the workplace, employees need to be vigilant about how it is used and the impact it can have on them. The more pressing risks are not that AI will “take over” but…
