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Computer says d'oh: Hours at work are spent fixing AI mistakes

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Olaseinde, D. (2026, November 4). Computer says d'oh: Hours at work are spent fixing AI mistakes. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16266731/Computer-says-Hours-work-spent-fixing-AI-mistakes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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A study commissioned by Arden University found that UK workers spend nearly seven hours weekly fixing AI-generated content, such as removing unnecessary text and correcting inaccuracies. Of those surveyed, 64% have used AI for tasks like research and email writing in the past three months, with younger employees being more likely to use it. While many report time savings overall, issues arise from unclear guidelines on permitted tools and difficulties distinguishing fake sources, highlighting a need for better AI training to ensure responsible and effective usage.

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Workers in the UK are spending nearly seven hours each week fixing mistakes made by artificial intelligence, according to a recent study commissioned by Arden University. The survey of 2,000 workers found that 64% have used AI at work within the past three months, primarily for research and drafting emails or ideas. However, almost half of these employees have had to correct inaccurate work produced by colleagues using AI, with 19% needing to completely redo the content. Additionally, 53% do not inform their management about their use of AI tools at work, while 39% are uncertain about which AI tools they are permitted to utilize. Despite these challenges, 84% of those who employ AI say it saves them time overall. The study highlights concerns among younger generations: Gen Z and Millennials lead in AI usage with rates of 73% and 72%, respectively, compared to Gen X at 56%. Arden University suggests that better training on how to use AI effectively could alleviate some of the issues arising from its misuse.

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The growing use of AI in UK workplaces is creating extra work for employees. asserted

use → grow → employees

On average, workers spend nearly seven hours a week fixing AI–generated content, including removing unnecessary waffle and correcting incorrect facts and figures. asserted

workers → spend → facts

Almost half have had to correct or redo inaccurate work produced by colleagues using AI. asserted

half → have → AI

A study of 2,000 UK workers, commissioned by Arden University, found that 64 per cent have used AI at work in the past three months, mainly for research, writing emails and generating ideas. asserted

cent → commission → ideas

The study also found that 19 per cent have had to completely redo a colleague's AI–generated work and that 53 per cent do not tell management when they use AI. 39 per cent are unsure which AI tools they are allowed to use and only 13 per cent feel confident identifying fake sources or references asserted

cent → find → sources

. 84 per cent of AI users say it saves them time overall, despite the need for corrections. asserted

it → say → corrections

Younger employees are more likely to use AI, with Gen Z (73 per cent) and Millennials (72 per cent) ahead of Gen X (56 per cent). asserted

employees → use → X

A study found that almost half of UK workers are spending nearly seven hours a week correcting or re doing AI generated work Arden University says better AI training is needed so employees can give clear instructions, check accuracy and use the technology responsibly. asserted

employees → find → technology

Vitaly Klopot, chief innovation and commercial officer at Arden University, said: 'Getting an answer from a chatbot is only the starting point. asserted

Getting → say → chatbot

AI literacy means choosing suitable tasks, giving clear instructions, checking answers and understanding what information you can safely share. asserted

you → mean → information

'The opportunity goes beyond producing more emails or documents. asserted

opportunity → go → emails

It's about solving problems, improving work and building reliable processes for everyday tasks. asserted

It → solve → tasks

'A quick draft may save one person time, but if a colleague spends hours correcting it, employers need to consider the effect on the whole team. uncertain

employers → save → team

'Practical education can help workers move beyond trial and error. asserted

workers → help → trial

Most users already report saving time – the next step is helping more people get useful results confidently and responsibly.' asserted

people → report → results

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