AI-Mediated Work
AI-Mediated Work
Whether you use AI to brainstorm ideas, write documents, analyze information, solve problems, or make decisions, AI may be playing a role in how you work.
Architects ➜ using AI ➜ to generate concepts
Lawyers ➜ using AI ➜ for legal research
Teachers ➜ using AI ➜ to develop lesson plans
Nurses ➜ using AI-assisted ➜ clinical documentation work
Marketing managers ➜ using AI ➜ for campaign strategy
Software engineers ➜ using AI ➜ for code generation
Factory technicians ➜ using AI ➜ AI copilots
Police officers ➜ using AI ➜ for decision support
Truck drivers ➜ using AI ➜ for routing
Mechanics ➜ using AI ➜ for diagnostics
Electricians ➜ using AI ➜ troubleshooting
This doctoral study focuses *specifically on knowledge workers* who regularly use generative AI as part of their professional work.
Knowledge workers are professionals whose primary work involves creating, analyzing, interpreting, communicating, or applying specialized knowledge to solve problems and make decisions.
For this study, participants are knowledge workers who regularly interact with generative AI as part of their own professional thinking, decision-making, writing, analysis, problem-solving, or creative work.
Educators & Faculty • Healthcare Professionals • Engineers • Attorneys • Accountants • Consultants • Marketing Professionals • Software Developers • Researchers • Designers • Architects • Scientists • Project Managers • Business Analysts • Financial Professionals • Human Resources Professionals
(This is a sample, illustrative list of potential roles only)
perform primarily cognitive or knowledge-based professional work
regularly use generative AI in that work (regularly = has become a recurring part of your professional workflow vs limited use)
interact with AI during thinking, writing, analysis, decision-making, planning, problem-solving, or creative tasks
be able to reflect on those experiences
Brainstorming ideas • Writing or editing • Research • Data analysis • Coding • Problem-solving • Decision support • Creative work • Planning • Communication • Documentation • Other
Learn more about this emerging, AI-mediation concept and why it matters for the future of work.