It's not just you — nearly two-thirds of workers say they've exaggerated AI skills to get ahead at their company
A significant number of workers are exaggerating their AI skills to enhance their job prospects. This trend is particularly pronounced among younger employees, with many fearing job loss due to automation. The phenomenon highlights a growing 'AI confidence gap' in the workplace, where self-perception does not match public claims.
- ▪Two-thirds of workers, or 63%, admit to exaggerating their AI skills.
- ▪Among Gen Z workers, the rate of exaggeration rises to 80%.
- ▪Only 34% of workers feel they can confidently perform all the AI-related skills they claim to have.
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Pro It's not just you — nearly two-thirds of workers say they've exaggerated AI skills to get ahead at their company News By Craig Hale published 23 May 2026 Two-thirds of workers exaggerate AI skills – job loss fears are high When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Two-thirds (63%) of workers exaggerate their AI skills, creating an AI confidence gapExaggeration is driven by job loss fears, with 69% worried AI could automate their role64% believe employers have never verified workers' AI skills –…
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