Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index reveals a paradox in corporate AI rollout: while 65% of employees worry about falling behind if they don’t adopt AI, only 26% say their leaders consistently model its use. The study, based on global survey data and more than 100,000 de‑identified Copilot chats, shows many workers feel unsupported, with 45% preferring to stick to familiar goals and just 13% feeling rewarded for AI innovation. The findings point to a cultural gap that could slow the promised boost in productivity from generative AI tools. Read more →