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Tech workers are spending nights and weekends learning new AI tools. They say they can't afford not to.
Tech workers are spending nights and weekends learning AI tools to stay competitive amid job cuts and AI adoption. A survey found 85% of U.S. desk workers across six industries are learning AI outside work, driven by pressure to keep pace with evolving technology and maintain job security.
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