%0 Report
        %A Mühlemann, Samuel
        %T AI Adoption and Workplace Training
        %D 2024
        %8 2024 Oct
        %I Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
        %C Bonn
        %7 IZA Discussion Paper
        %N 17367
        %U https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp17367
        %X This paper investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in production processes on workplace training practices, using firm-level data from the BIBB establishment panel on training and competence development (2019-2021). The findings reveal that AI adoption reduces the provision of continuing training for incumbent workers while increasing the share of high-skilled new hires and decreasing medium-skilled hires, thereby contributing to skill polarization. However, AI adoption also increases the number of apprenticeship contracts, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), underscoring the ongoing importance of apprenticeships in preparing future workers with the skills needed to apply AI in production.
        %K automation
%K technological change
%K artificial intelligence
%K apprenticeship training
%K human capital