Challenges in Automation: Why Tech Predictions for 2026 Face User Resistance
As 2025 ends, technology leaders share forecasts for automation and workflows in 2026. These predictions highlight advances in intelligent automation, robotic process automation (RPA), and AI-driven workflow management, but user acceptance and operational friction may slow progress. TL;DR User hesitation and concerns about job security often limit automation adoption. Integrating automation tools can introduce workflow complexity and cause delays. Security and privacy worries add friction to deploying automated systems. User Resistance in Automation Adoption Employee and manager hesitation toward new automated systems is a common challenge. Worries about job security, loss of control, and unfamiliar interfaces contribute to resistance. Even with promised efficiency gains, users may feel overwhelmed or uncertain, which can reduce adoption rates. Complexity of Workflow Integration Introducing automation into existing workflows can increase complex...