Bosses Try Bonus Pools, Spot Cash Awards to Get Workers Using AI

Companies are betting that bonuses will persuade their employees to use artificial intelligence at work.

French drugmaker Sanofi, fintech Brex Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. are among firms that are paying cash, awarding points or doling out merch to expand adoption of AI across their businesses.

After collectively investing billions of dollars into AI systems, companies are facing a human problem: some employees are reluctant to use the technology. Many fear using AI will hasten their job’s disappearance, or lack time for training. Others may not want to share their AI tactics, preferring to keep the advantage to themselves.

UK-based law firm Shoosmiths ...