Survey: 76% of US adults say people assume older workers are less comfortable with new technology

Sep 14, 2026 · Issue 7 · 6 sources, 6 articles

A new survey finds that 76% of US adults say people assume older workers are less comfortable with new technologies. The research indicates that older workers are adopting AI, but stereotypes exclude them from jobs and training.

Who is affected and how

50+/senior

Documenting AI use and giving concrete examples can counter age-related prejudice.

HR professional

Age-based assumptions should be avoided when selecting people for AI training.

manager

Age bias poses a risk of discrimination and loss of talent.

Sources

• 76% of U.S. Adults Say People Assume Older Workers Are Less Comfortable With New Technologybusinesswire.com · Sep 14, 2026
• AI, Technology & Older Workers – CWI Workscwiworks.org · Sep 14, 2026
• Workers’ age and AI adoptioncepr · Sep 16, 2026
• Workers’ age and AI adoption - Global Business & Finance Magazinegbfinancemag.com · Sep 16, 2026
• AI's Impact on Older Workers: What You Need to Know (2026)matrixgzslazo.com · Sep 16, 2026
• AI Layoffs 2026: What HR Leaders Need to Know Right Now — WorkTech Deskworktechdesk.com · Sep 19, 2026

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