Publish date: 22.07.25

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from the future into the everyday office—but with it comes a wave of uncertainty and misinformation. At Xeretec, we’re committed to cutting through the noise and delivering clarity. If you’re wondering whether AI is worth the hype—or the risk—read on as we debunk five common myths about AI in the workplace and show how the right technology, like AI PCs powered by the latest processors, can revolutionise your business today.

Myth 1: AI Will Replace the Workforce
Reality: AI is here to augment, not replace, human talent.

While it’s true that 45% of Gen Z knowledge workers worry AI could eliminate their jobs¹, the reality is far more optimistic. AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are designed to bridge skill gaps and enhance productivity, not displace employees. In fact, 72% of business leaders believe AI will help teams offload tedious tasks, freeing them to focus on higher-value work.¹

The performance impact is clear: Microsoft Copilot has been shown to make users 44% more accurate and 26% faster across tasks⁴—proving that AI doesn’t replace people, it empowers them.

Rather than reducing opportunities, AI is helping people do more with less—enabling innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking across the board.

Myth 2: Employees Can Just Start Using AI on Their Own
Reality: Successful AI adoption starts with leadership and support.

Many companies mistakenly believe employees can take AI tools and run with them. But without clear direction and support, that approach often leads to frustration and underperformance. In fact, 58% of knowledge workers believe it’s up to senior leaders to take the reins on AI adoption—by setting the strategy, providing the tools, and offering proper training.¹

IT teams must ensure staff are not only equipped with the right AI technologies but also educated on how to use them effectively. With the right support, AI can elevate everyone—from entry-level roles to executive leadership.

Myth 3: Adopting AI Means Overhauling Your IT
Reality: AI can be integrated into the systems you already use.

You don’t need to overhaul your entire IT environment to start benefiting from AI. The latest AI-enabled devices are built to work within familiar platforms and workflows, allowing your teams to adopt new capabilities without disruption or steep learning curves.

With the right tech, you can unlock significant performance gains. For example, devices powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with integrated NPU engines—like the HP EliteBook 1000 series—can extend battery life, boost productivity, and enhance collaboration, all while fitting seamlessly into your existing setup.

And the results speak for themselves: businesses using AI-enhanced platforms have reported up to 250% ROI in just six months.³

Myth 4: AI Will Make Devices Less Secure
Reality: AI PCs are built with advanced, hardware-enforced security.

It’s true that AI introduces new threat vectors—but that doesn’t mean AI-capable devices are inherently less secure. In fact, many of today’s AI PCs are specifically designed with built-in protections to meet evolving cybersecurity demands.

Yet the perception gap remains: 61% of employees embrace generative AI but lack trusted data and security skills, highlighting the urgent need for secure-by-design systems.⁵

With zero-trust architecture, hardware-based isolation, and built-in threat detection, modern AI PCs are rising to that challenge. For example, devices featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with security-enhanced firmware—like the HP EliteBook 1000 series—offer chip-level protection and quantum-resistant encryption, helping organizations stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.

Security isn’t a barrier to AI—it’s a reason to adopt smarter, more resilient technology.

Myth 5: Only Big Enterprises Can Benefit from AI
Reality: AI creates value for businesses of every size.

AI isn’t just for the enterprise elite. Small and mid-sized businesses are already using AI to reduce manual errors, accelerate growth, and win back valuable hours in the workweek—in fact, over 90% of business owners say AI has made their company more successful.⁶

With flexible, scalable platforms like Microsoft Copilot and AI-ready devices, any organisation can unlock value from AI—starting today.

 The Bottom Line: AI Is Ready. Are You?

AI is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s fast becoming essential to staying competitive. At Xeretec, we help businesses harness the power of AI securely, efficiently, and strategically. With trusted technology from leading manufacturers, and expertise from our team, your journey into AI doesn’t have to be daunting.

Let’s make AI work for your people—not the other way around.

 

References

1 Microsoft, “Will AI fix work? Work trend index annual report,” May 9, 2023, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/will-ai-fix-work/
2 HP, “Work Relation Index: AI in the Workplace Report,” March 2024, https://publispro.hp.com/content/dam/sites/worldwide/apps/work-relationship-index/reports/ai-in-the-workplace/us-en_ai-in-the-workplace.pdf
3 Canalys, “Canalys projects 60% of PCs shipped in 2027 will be AI-capable,” September 18, 2023, https://www.canalys.com/insights/canalys-projects-60-of-pcsshipped-in-2027-will-be-ai-capable
4 Gallagher, “AI: Keeping Pace With the Cybercriminals,” November 2023, https://www.ajg.com/insights/ai-keeping-pace-with-the-cybercriminals/
5 Based on HP’s internal analysis of business PCs with preinstalled encryption, authentication, malware protection, BIOS-level protection, and passing MIL-STD
testing, finding that no other in-class PC implements a quantum-resistant cryptographic scheme to protect the integrity of UEFI BIOS firmware as of
February 2024.
6 HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 or 11 Pro and higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, RPOS, and
Workstation products. See product details for included security features.