Share Your AI-at-Work Story

Share Your AI-at-Work Story

Share Your AI-at-Work Story invites professionals from all industries to help shape the evolving conversation around artificial intelligence by sharing firsthand experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT in the workplace. As AI redefines how people work, The New York Times is gathering real-world stories to explore how employees are adapting, what challenges they face, and how this shifting landscape is affecting productivity, decision-making, and professional ethics. Participating in this call for stories means contributing directly to journalism that seeks to understand the human, technological, and economic impacts of AI in the workplace.

Key Takeaways

• The New York Times wants your real-world example of using AI such as ChatGPT at work.
• Submissions will inform ongoing journalism exploring the impact of AI across different sectors and job roles.
• Stories will help capture the ethical, professional, and economic implications of AI integration in day-to-day tasks.
• Participation gives contributors a voice in the public conversation about the future of work and technology.

Why AI in the Workplace Matters Now

From automating routine emails to supporting advanced data analysis, artificial intelligence is becoming integral to the way we work. A 2024 McKinsey study found that over 25 percent of surveyed companies have already integrated generative AI into at least one business function. Applications range from enhancing coding productivity to revolutionizing customer service scripts or expediting legal document reviews. Much of the existing discourse remains high-level or limited to expert commentary. As companies rethink job design and performance expectations, it is important to spotlight voices from the field, such as frontline workers, freelancers, educators, and healthcare professionals.

To gain a deeper perspective on how AI reshapes productivity and teamwork, explore this analysis on AI and the future of work, which provides further insights into evolving trends.

Help Us Report: Share Your Story Today

If you use AI in your job—in a warehouse, a classroom, a clinic, or a legal department—your story matters. We want to hear about the tools you use (such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Copilot, or custom enterprise systems), how you integrate them into your day, and what value or risks you have observed. To take part, submit your experience using our submission form. Responses may be used in future reporting, and participants may be contacted for follow-up interviews. Your insight contributes to transparent, people-centered journalism about technological change.

How Workers Are Already Using AI: Case Examples & Data

The use of generative AI in the workplace is growing across industries. Here are some examples based on recent industry research and user-reported experiences:

• Marketing Teams: Professionals are using text-generating models like ChatGPT to brainstorm ad copy, fine-tune newsletter language, or localize content for global markets.
• Software Developers: Engineers report faster output with GitHub Copilot, a tool trained on open-source code that assists with real-time suggestions and debugging.
• Healthcare Administration: AI is being used to draft appointment reminders, summarize patient history, and reduce administrative burden on clinical support staff.
• Education Professionals: Teachers use AI to generate personalized student feedback or to create practice tests, saving preparation time while enhancing customization.

In support of productivity, many teams are now exploring ways of streamlining workflows through automation, incorporating tools like GPT-4 and Python into repetitive tasks.

A 2023 PwC survey found that 52 percent of knowledge workers had experimented with generative AI tools. Only 18 percent had received formal support or training from their companies. This shows a significant gap in internal policy and AI-related education. Sharing your story helps address that gap with real-world insights.

What We’re Looking For: Share Your Sector, Your Story

We are particularly interested in perspectives from a wide range of job roles and industries. Consider submitting your experiences in the following scenarios:

• If you’re in manufacturing: Do AI systems assist with routing inventory or analyzing defects on the line?
• If you’re an HR professional: Are you using AI to screen resumes or track engagement metrics? How do you manage transparency?
• If you’re in education: Have you used AI to create differentiated lesson plans or evaluate students’ essays? What challenges did you face?
• If you’re a freelancer: Does AI help you scale your business or compete in crowded markets more effectively?

We welcome stories about growth, collaboration, skepticism, or even unexpected outcomes. Did AI help you meet a tight deadline? Were you asked to use AI in a way that made you question ethical standards? Have you developed a clever approach that your team hadn’t considered before? Specific accounts will make a meaningful impact in future coverage.

Why Your Story Matters

Newsrooms cannot fully understand the impact of technological innovation without hearing from those directly affected. Your experience helps contextualize academic insights, software updates, and company policies. The role of AI in the workplace isn’t solely about automation or efficiency. It is also about how people adapt, build trust, and redefine their professional environments.

To explore broader implications across office culture and employee experience, visit this resource on the impact of AI on workspaces.

Your input also helps shed light on lesser-known applications of AI. For example, postal workers may now rely on AI-enhanced scanning systems, or case managers could use AI to draft intake forms. Submissions like these reveal how AI is shaping diverse fields beyond the typical corporate focus.

Our aim is to reflect not just patterns but also the people and stories behind them. Whether you work in a tech-forward company or in a traditional setting, your perspective will help others understand how AI fits into today’s world of work.

FAQs About Sharing Your AI Story

Will my name be published?

No. Your name will not be published unless you provide written permission. Journalists may contact you for clarification or follow-up, particularly if your story offers fresh insights.

Is there any compensation?

No. This is a voluntary opportunity to contribute your perspective to independent journalism by The New York Times.

How will my submission be used?

Your story may be referenced in reporting, quoted with your consent, or inform broader data trends. We might also follow up for additional details prior to publication.

Can I submit on behalf of someone else?

Yes. Please clarify your relationship and confirm that you have consent to share their story. Include this information in the contact section of the submission form.

Explore More on AI and the Future of Work

For additional reading and context, explore related coverage including:

• How Employees Are Using ChatGPT at Work, Sometimes in Secret
• The Ethics of AI: What Users Say About Trust and Transparency
• New AI Labor Regulations Aim to Protect Workers’ Rights
• How Employers Are Deploying AI and What It Means for Job Roles