<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">The concept of 'productive friction' in the age of AI focuses on using challenges to spark growth and innovation.AI has the potential to reintroduce productive friction by challenging human judgment and fostering critical thinking.The notion emphasizes that discomfort and tension can drive growth and should not be avoided in work settings.In reimagining work in the age of AI, the focus should return to the core ideas of creativity, purpose, and human connection.