AI & Enterprise
Restructuring fears and out-of-pocket costs shape big tech survival rules under AI
Generative AI is raising efficiency for developers and designers but is also increasing after-hours learning and out-of-pocket spending to keep up with new tools, the article says. Some workers test AI tools 10 to 20 hours a week at night and on weekends and pay for subscriptions and training themselves. A survey found 85 percent learn AI outside working hours. Layoffs and hiring shifts are adding pressure, while access to training and tools varies by employer.
