We often hear that AI will free us from mundane tasks and could shorten our workdays—but what if the opposite is happening? This session shares findings from a new study that reveals a surprising trend: as AI tools like ChatGPT become more common at work, people in AI-exposed jobs are actually working longer hours and losing meaningful leisure time. The study draws on nearly 20 years of time-use data and shows that even though AI boosts productivity, it also tightens monitoring and raises performance expectations—especially in jobs that can be done remotely. Workers are earning more, but their satisfaction and work-life balance are declining. Why aren’t AI’s gains translating into better lives for workers? The session will explore these emerging patterns and offer a fresh perspective on how AI is reshaping work, productivity, and well-being across industries.