# AI won't become a real coworker until it stops answering and starts finishing tasks

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/ai-wont-become-a-real-coworker-until-it-stops-answering-and-starts-finishing-tasks/>
> Published: 2026-06-28 12:51:40+00:00

A survey paper by Tencent and several Chinese universities traces the path from chatbot to "digital colleague." AI systems won't become reliable coworkers, the researchers argue, until they finish entire tasks in persistent work environments instead of just generating answers. The key lies in combining persistent workspaces with reusable skills.

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