Mapping the DNA of AI adoption

2026

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This report reveals the hidden segments within the workforce and the $6 trillion in trapped productivity that hinders AI adoption.

* Identifies seven distinct AI adoption archetypes based on worker attitudes toward technology, work, and AI.
* Details four key barriers to AI adoption: tool dissatisfaction, poor tool fit, limited AI application to simple tasks, and organizational blockers.
* Provides tailored intervention strategies for each archetype to unlock untapped AI potential and drive real-world productivity gains.

AI adoption, workforce archetypes, productivity gap, AI friction, employee engagement

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