Half of heavy industrial workers use AI, but formal training lags

A Punchcard Systems and Angus Reid report found that 49% of heavy industry workers in Canada use AI, mostly self-directed chatbots. 70% of them received no formal training, rising to 87% in construction.

• Survey covered 1,100 workers in manufacturing, construction, energy and agriculture
• 49% of heavy industry workers use AI, mainly general-purpose chatbots
• 70% of AI users got no formal training; in construction the figure is 87%
• Workers trust AI for paperwork and manuals, not for safety decisions