Productivity Up, Expertise Down

AI copilots deliver impressive productivity metrics—55% faster coding, 41% quicker issue resolution, up to 353% ROI—yet emerging research shows contradictory effects including 19% slower task completion due to over-reliance, accelerated skill decay among experts, and hindered learning among novices. The core challenge for enterprises in 2025 is capturing productivity gains while preserving human expertise through governance frameworks and re-skilling pathways.