Understanding Human-AI Augmentation in the Workplace: A Review and a Future Research Agenda

Abstract

The relationship between humans and artificial intelligence has sparked considerable debate and polarized opinions. A significant area of focus in this discourse that has garnered research attention is the potential for humans and AI to augment one another in order to enhance outcomes. Despite the increasing interest in this subject, the existing research is currently fragmented and dispersed across various management disciplines, making it challenging for researchers and practitioners to build upon and benefit from a cohesive body of knowledge. This study offers an organized literature review to synthesize the current literature and research findings, thereby establishing a foundation for future inquiries. It identifies three emerging themes related to the nature, impacts, and challenges of Human-AI augmentation, further delineating them into several associated topics. The study presents the research findings related to each theme and topic before proposing future research agenda and questions.