Study finds AI worker retraining programs work far better for young people
scychan_brains · x · 2026-09-22
Cognitive scientist Chan shared evidence in a discussion on AI's labor impact: colleague Jacobs' research finds that worker retraining programs aimed at workers displaced by AI are notably more effective for young people — suggesting older workers face bigger barriers to re-skilling through the AI transition.
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