Tech Firms Mandate AI Skills Amid Growing Adoption and Worker Concerns

Tech companies increasingly require AI fluency from employees, with hiring processes testing candidates' AI skills and managers expecting AI use in daily tasks. Surveys show a rise in AI adoption and positive returns on generative AI investments, especially in tech and telecom sectors. However, some workers express skepticism about AI's time-saving benefits and concerns about job security. Firms aim to foster a culture of experimentation to encourage AI use, though adoption challenges remain, particularly in large organizations.