University of Phoenix has released the 2025 Generative AI Report: Learning Fuels Human + AI Collaboration, based on a national survey of over 600 HR leaders and workers, in partnership with HR consultant Jeanne Meister. The report highlights a significant rise in generative AI (GenAI) adoption within learning and development (L&D), illustrating how AI is transforming talent development and workforce training.
Findings from the 2025 Generative AI Report
Growth in Generative AI Adoption
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GenAI use in learning and development grew from 40% in 2024 to 74% in 2025 among HR and learning leaders.
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Learning leaders are employing GenAI to boost operational efficiency, drive innovation, and reinvent the learning experience.
Shift Toward Human + AI Collaboration
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Employees are moving beyond task assignment to GenAI, increasingly becoming co-creators with AI.
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Nearly 50% of leaders and 39% of workers are interested in developing AI co-creation and oversight skills.
Persistent Gender Gap and Policy Concerns
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63% of men report monthly or more GenAI use at work, versus 47% of women.
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Lack of clear AI usage policies is workers’ top concern, highlighting the need for transparent governance.
Positive Impact on Productivity and Well-being
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Aligning with University of Phoenix’s 2025 Career Optimism Index®, the report confirms GenAI use enhances both employee productivity and well-being.
Expert Insights and Recommendations
Raghu Krishnaiah from University of Phoenix emphasizes that integrating GenAI with skills analytics, remote learning, microlearning, and immersive simulations equips companies to place the right talent in the right roles. Jeanne Meister stresses the importance of leaders addressing employee concerns openly and providing AI collaboration training to foster sustainable adoption.
Upcoming Webinar
University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions invites HR and L&D professionals to a free webinar, The Human + AI Workforce: How HR and L&D Leaders Are Shaping the Future of Work, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST. Featured speakers include Leo Goncalves, VP at University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions, and Jeanne Meister.
The 2025 Generative AI Report illustrates the accelerating role of AI in transforming workplace learning, emphasizing collaboration between humans and machines. Addressing gender gaps and policy clarity will be key to maximizing AI’s potential in workforce development.
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