From Techne Equalisation to Phronesis Premium: Generative AI and Seniority Bias in Ageing Europe

2026

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This paper argues that generative AI may advantage older workers by equalizing procedural skills and increasing the value of experience-based judgment, potentially reversing traditional seniority bias in an aging Europe.

* Examines how generative AI equalizes procedural competence (techne) and shifts value to contextual judgment (phronesis).
* Presents empirical evidence from EU-LFS data (2008-2025) showing a divergence favoring senior workers in high-AI adoption sectors post-ChatGPT.
* Discusses the implications of this "seniority bias" for the labor market, including potential downsides and policy considerations.

Generative AI, Ageing Europe, Seniority Bias, Techne, Phronesis

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