Study: AI users work up to 90 minutes longer daily
The gist
ActivTrak's study of 9,140 knowledge workers found AI users' days ran 8.4 to 9.1 hours versus 7.6.
The data undercuts hopes that AI would shorten the workweek, but causation is unproven.
How it unfolded
- Apr 1, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026ActivTrak collected digital work activity data from 9,140 knowledge workers at 467 enterprises for its workday analysis.
- Oct 29, 2026ActivTrak released the study finding AI users' workdays spanned 8.4 to 9.1 hours versus 7.6 hours for non-users, up to 90 minutes longer.
- Nov 2, 2026Bloomberg reported new data showing AI is making employees work longer days, under the headline "The 'Shorter' AI Workweek: 9 to 5:45ish."