Katharina Maitz

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Katharina Maitz is a researcher focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, labor, and the construction industry. Her work critically examines how workers perceive and understand emerging technologies, challenging top-down narratives of AI adoption. In her most cited study, "What do Construction Workers Know about Artificial Intelligence? An Exploratory Case Study in an Austrian SME" (2022), Maitz conducted a rare, ground-level investigation into the knowledge and attitudes of construction workers toward AI. This exploratory case study, with 10 citations, provides essential insights into the human dimensions of technological change, revealing significant gaps between industry rhetoric and on-site realities. By centering the voices of workers often overlooked in AI discourse, Maitz’s research contributes to more equitable and informed implementation strategies. Her work is particularly valuable for scholars in science and technology studies, organizational behavior, and labor studies, offering a compelling model for empirical research on technology acceptance in traditional sectors. Maitz’s findings underscore the need for inclusive training and transparent communication as AI becomes more prevalent in construction and other manual labor fields.