When employees resist adopting AI, managers often respond with tighter controls, more monitoring, and stricter mandates. But these measures can backfire, encouraging employees to conceal AI use, circumvent policies, and distrust leadership. Research suggests that increasing employee autonomy is a more effective approach. To escape this 'AI control trap,' leaders should foster psychological safety, invest in AI training, and give employees greater authority over how they use AI. Doing so can strengthen trust, accelerate adoption, and improve organizational learning.
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