What Our LinkedIn Followers Worry About Most
By Zac Shaw
AI has quickly become one of the most common topics of conversation in both professional and personal environments. In the past week alone, I’ve had at least one conversation per day about new ideas for AI use at ALTA IT Services. That’s notable, considering ALTA has already been investing in and utilizing AI for years. Even with that foundation, the volume of fresh ideas shows just how fast this technology is evolving.
Since 2021, our blogs have explored a variety of topics, but in the last two years AI has taken center stage. Our own journey has evolved from using Generative AI (like ChatGPT for content support) to exploring agentic AI for tasks such as candidate screening.
But while AI adoption is advancing quickly, there are still concerns across the marketplace. To understand these better, we asked our LinkedIn community how they’re using AI and what their biggest worries are. Here’s what we learned:
How People Are Using AI
The majority of respondents indicated they are using AI for productivity-related tasks such as content creation, drafting emails, and data analysis. A smaller, but still significant, group reported leveraging AI for technical applications like software development, recruitment screening, and business intelligence.
Takeaway: AI is no longer confined to “experimental” side projects. It has moved into day-to-day workflows, proving its practical value in both creative and operational tasks.
The Biggest Concerns About AI
When asked about their concerns, three themes dominated:
- Bias & Accuracy: A large portion of respondents worry about misinformation, hallucinations, and embedded bias.
- Job Security: Many fear AI could replace certain roles, creating workforce uncertainty.
- Data Privacy & Security: Concerns around sensitive data, compliance, and ethical use were also widely shared.
Takeaway: While people recognize AI’s potential to save time and boost efficiency, trust remains a critical barrier. Organizations adopting AI will need to address accuracy, transparency, and security before employees and customers feel fully comfortable.
What This Means for Businesses
The results highlight an important balance: AI is seen as a powerful enabler, but also as a disruptive force. Companies that lean into AI adoption must do more than simply deploy the latest tools. They need to:
- Educate teams on how AI works (and where it falls short).
- Create safeguards against bias, security risks, and compliance violations.
- Focus on augmentation, not replacement, ensuring AI supports employees rather than replaces them.
At ALTA, we’ve already witnessed how AI can enhance recruitment processes without diminishing the human element. The lesson is clear: AI adoption succeeds when paired with strategy, governance, and trust.
Closing Thoughts
The AI revolution isn’t just coming, it’s already here. The organizations that will thrive aren’t the ones asking if they should use AI, but rather how to adopt it responsibly, securely, and transparently.
Our LinkedIn community made one thing clear: people want AI that helps them do their jobs better, without sacrificing trust or security. That’s where the real opportunity lies.