Report: 74% of Working-Age Minnesotans Don't Use AI Tools, Lagging National Average
By
Jay Boller
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Summary
A Minnesota news roundup (The Flyover) reports on a study showing Minnesota lags behind the national average in AI tool usage, with 74% of working-age adults not using AI. The article uses this data to critique media narratives around AI adoption, contrasting Axios's pro-AI framing with Racket's skeptical stance. Additional coverage includes Senator Klobuchar selecting a running mate and local political party events.
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Axios is betting big on generative AI; Racket rejects generative AI—we're happy laggers.
Minnesotans lag nation in rate of AI tool use.
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