Pearson Urges Upskilling To Unlock AI ROI

Pearson released research on Jan. 19, 2026, arguing that augmenting jobs with AI and upskilling employees — rather than replacing workers — could add $4.8–$6.6 trillion to the U.S. economy by 2034. The report finds firms invest heavily in AI infrastructure yet see few enterprise-level productivity gains outside coding, warning that neglecting reskilling risks missing ROI and strains workers.