AI Proficiency Divide: HR’s Mounting Crisis

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January 25, 2026 – In a HR Pro News article about corporate AI adoption, the author features data from the latest EdAssist by Bright Horizons EdIndex and a quote from Priya Krishnan, Chief Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons.

The EdAssist by Bright Horizons index, via FT.com, notes 42% expect role changes from AI soon, but only 17% use it frequently, signaling an adoption void. Priya Krishnan, Chief Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons, states, “Employers who act now will not only close critical skill gaps but also build a culture of resilience and innovation.”

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