Some people want AI to go kick rocks.

The majority (64%) of US adults plan to avoid using AI for “as long as possible,” according to a recent Gallup report. AI experts think 79% of US adults already use AI “constantly or several times a day,” the Pew Research Center found in April, but only 27% of respondents said they use AI to that extent.

There could be an educational or “misunderstanding gap,” said Todd Blaskowitz, senior client partner on the AI strategy and transformation team at consulting firm Korn Ferry.

“You’re probably using an AI or a generative AI solution, day in and day out, that you may not even be aware of,” Blaskowitz told HR Brew. “[It’s] a misunderstanding gap with individuals around these tools, and how they are starting to present themselves in your daily lives, and how you accomplish a daily task, or even your work within your job.”

For more on why many employees are avoiding AI and what HR can do about it, keep reading here.—MC

The Chinese government has imposed travel restrictions for public employees as the country tries to limit potential foreign interference.

Most public employees, including teachers and nurses, are not allowed to travel abroad without express permission from officials, the New York Times reported on Aug. 3. The government told workers that the rules are to protect national security and fight corruption, but it seems that it’s part of a larger strategy to reduce overall interaction with foreigners. Some workers have had to hand over their passports to the government and may not get them back until two years after retirement.

Additionally, some employees must alert their employer if they leave the city; business trips are largely prohibited, according to the Times.

New workers in China who previously studied abroad may not be eligible for public positions, and most provinces no longer recruit workers from foreign universities for the most highly coveted positions.

For more on these public employee travel limits and their implications, keep reading here.—KP