'AI adoption has become a game of chance': Employees are being left to navigate AI tools on their own as businesses fail to implement proper training
A recent study highlights a significant gap in AI training among employees, with only 16% receiving proper training despite 28% using AI regularly. Many workers express dissatisfaction with their organizations' AI strategies, feeling that their specific roles are not considered. This lack of support may lead to unapproved AI tool usage, increasing security risks for companies.
- ▪28% of US workers use AI regularly, but only 16% have received training from their employers.
- ▪56% of surveyed workers have never been consulted on how AI is integrated into their roles.
- ▪Nearly 40% of workers are demanding more AI training support from their employers.
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Pro 'AI adoption has become a game of chance': Employees are being left to navigate AI tools on their own as businesses fail to implement proper training News By Craig Hale published 29 May 2026 Worker appetite for AI is high When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / Cravetiger) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter 28% of workers use AI regularly, but just 16% have been trained by their employersAround half have never been consulted on how they use AI in their specific roleThis mismatch could ultimately lead to shadow AI adoption and…
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