---
title: "Elon University survey finds Americans fear AI will hollow out the meaning of work"
description: "An Elon University national survey finds Americans worry AI will reduce jobs, pay and purpose at work, even as many use AI and expect to adapt."
kind: "wire"
section: "Work"
author: "Josh Alley"
author_url: "https://hastalavista.ai/authors/alley"
published: "2026-10-14T18:12:14.445Z"
updated: "2026-10-14T18:12:14.445Z"
canonical: "https://hastalavista.ai/work/elon-university-survey-finds-americans-fear-ai-will-hollow-out-the-meaning-of-wo"
source_url: "https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2026/10/13/elon-survey-finds-americans-fear-ai-will-hollow-out-the-meaning-of-work/"
source_name: "Elon University"
---

# Elon University survey finds Americans fear AI will hollow out the meaning of work

*An Elon University national survey finds Americans worry AI will reduce jobs, pay and purpose at work, even as many use AI and expect to adapt.*

By [Josh Alley](https://hastalavista.ai/authors/alley) · October 14, 2026

Source: [Elon survey finds Americans fear AI will hollow out the meaning of work](https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2026/10/13/elon-survey-finds-americans-fear-ai-will-hollow-out-the-meaning-of-work/) — Elon University

## Human take

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The meaning of work and the meaning of life, living, and being a human.