Why AI training can backfire for older workers

Employers are increasingly investing in training to prepare their employees for artificial intelligence (AI). Training budgets are growing, and “upskilling” has become a common response to rapid technological change. AI adoption has moved quickly. In March, 36 per cent of Canadian workers said they had used generative AI tools as part of their main job or business in the past year, according to Statistics Canada. About half said they were familiar with how the tools are used, while 93 per cent…