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How tech workers actually feel about AI in 2026 | Annual AI sentiment survey (Noam Segal)

Jul 12, 2026 · 1h 36m

Summary

Lenny Rachitsky interviews Noam Siegel about their Tech Worker Sentiment Survey, revealing a workforce split between those energized by AI and those feeling destabilized. Despite AI boosting productivity, burnout has surged to 54.7% while optimism declines, with many fearing job loss. The data shows most tech workers would not recommend their roles to newcomers, citing anxiety over rapid change and the fear that AI is eroding critical thinking skills.

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