Last year, Accenture trained 550,000 workers in AI—now it’s warning senior staff to use it or don’t get promoted

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Bosses have long warned staffers who are slacking in AI adoption that they will get overtaken by their tech-savvy coworkers—and now, having the skill can make or break a career. 

Consulting giant Accenture just told its associate directors and senior managers that they need to consistently use its AI tools in order to be considered for high-level promotions, according to a recent Financial Times report.