Accenture ties senior promotions to AI tool usage, tracks weekly logins

Accenture started collecting data on individual weekly logins to its AI tools for senior employees this month, making AI adoption a "visible input to talent discussions." Those seeking leadership promotions must demonstrate "regular adoption" of AI. Staff in 12 European countries are exempt, as are US federal government contractors. Internally, some employees call the tools "broken slop generators." Executives from several consulting firms confirm senior partners are particularly resistant to AI adoption. Accenture's stock has fallen 42% in twelve months.

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