AI Won't Lift Human Productivity Without Learning, New Pearson Research Finds
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Pairing AI with skilling could add up to $6.6T to the U.S. economy by 2034 and deliver the return on investment businesses wantDAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, reveals that the true economic potential of AI will only be realized if employers pair technology investment with continuous learning. The report, "Mind the Learning Gap: The Missing Link in AI's Productivity Promise", released today at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, finds that augmenting jobs with AI - rather than simply replacing workers – and ensuring employees have the skills needed to work effectively with AI could add between $4.8 trillion and $6.6 trillion to the US economy by 2034. This represents around 15% of current US GDP at the lower range.The Productivity Paradox: Why AI Alone Isn't EnoughCompanies are investing billions worldwide on AI infrastructure and models, yet there are few positive examples of ente
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