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Knowledge Workers Spend 6.4 Hours a Week Botsitting AI. That's Not Productivity.
July 6, 2026
Tom
8 min read
AI promises to save time, but new research shows knowledge workers spend 6.4 hours every week supervising AI. The problem isn't the model. It's the missing business context.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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