Lenny's Reads AI tools are overdelivering: results from our large-scale AI productivity survey
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Dec 24, 2025 A fascinating survey reveals that over half of respondents are saving significant time with AI, with 55% saying it exceeds expectations. Founders are reaping the most benefits, while designers face limitations in visual design. Engineers are cautiously embracing AI for coding but desire more comprehensive support tools. The episode dives into which AI tools users favor, highlighting ChatGPT’s dominance and niche specialized tools. With varying demands across roles, there's a clear call for AI to evolve further in research and documentation.
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AI Is Overdelivering On Productivity
- AI is already a core productivity infrastructure delivering surprising gains across roles.
- We're in the early innings of a compounding productivity revolution as tools rapidly improve.
High Satisfaction Paired With Major Downsides
- 55% say AI exceeded expectations and nearly 70% report improved work quality.
- Yet 92.4% still report at least one significant downside, so improvements remain crucial.
Real Time Savings Across Roles
- More than half of respondents save at least half a day per week on their most important tasks.
- Founders see the largest gains, often saving over six hours weekly.