Gen Z’s newest workplace buzzword, “vibe working,” is copiloting work with AI. “Vibes” now describes using AI to skip tedious tasks and make work feel lighter. Even Microsoft has introduced tools to “vibe write” in Word and “speak Excel,” enabling employees without deep knowledge to generate documents and spreadsheets. Startups are also hiring “Chief Vibe Officers” to experiment with AI. The appeal makes sense for employers: 71% say they’d hire someone with AI fluency over someone with more experience now. But experts warn that “vibing” through work can’t replace actual skill; it works best when paired with strategy, otherwise it produces “workplace slop.” But this is a mindset shift as much as a tech one—as workers feel disengaged from corporate culture, this rebrand is attractive to younger workers looking for tools to expedite their learning curves. (Business Insider)
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