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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Shock Awareness on Workplace Anxiety

Abstract— The purpose of this research was to explore the impact of AI shock awareness on workplace anxiety and to examine the mediating role of job insecurity as well as the moderating role of visionary leadership. Grounded in the conservation of resources theory and the job demands-resources model, data were collected from 223 employees via a survey and analyzed using a moderated mediation model. The results indicated that AI shock awareness significantly increased job insecurity, which fully mediated its effect on workplace anxiety. Moreover, visionary leadership—through clear communication of the organization’s vision and supportive interactions—mitigated these negative effects. These findings provide theoretical support and practical recommendations for organizations seeking to reduce employee anxiety amid digital transformation, and they suggest that future research could consider the moderating effects of individual differences and cultural backgrounds.

Index Terms— Artificial Intelligence Shock Awareness; Workplace Anxiety; Visionary Leadership; Job Insecurity.

Shu Yu
Dalian Polytechnic University, CHINA
Ling Xiao
Dalian Polytechnic University, CHINA

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Cite: Shu Yu, Ling Xiao, "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Shock Awareness on Workplace Anxiety", 2025 the 15th International Workshop on Computer Science and Engineering (WCSE 2025), pp. 01-09, Jeju Island, South Korea, June 28-30, 2025.