AI as a teammate enhances performance, expertise sharing, and emotional experiences in collaborative work. A study involving 776 professionals at Procter and Gamble revealed AI improves individual performance to team levels, boosts team output, and accelerates work speed. AI also helps bridge expertise gaps, making less experienced workers perform like experts. Surprisingly, it fosters positive emotions while decreasing negative ones, challenging perceptions of AI's impact on workplace satisfaction. Organizations must rethink AI's role, viewing it as a teammate rather than just a productivity tool, which could transform teamwork and career opportunities.
