Ikea reveals AI initiative

Ikea has announced an initiative to embed AI literacy across its organisation

The retailer’s comprehensive training programs will aim to ensure that co-workers are not just prepared but empowered to lead into the new age of AI.

“Our vision is clear. It’s about enhancing the capabilities of co-workers through technology, ensuring that IKEA continues to be the place where innovation and compassion go hand in hand,” said Parag Parekh, IKEA Retail chief digital officer.

Ikea has set ambitious targets to provide AI literacy training to approximately 3,000 co-workers and 500 leaders.

The AI literacy initiative encompasses a variety of courses tailored to meet the needs of co-workers at various levels and journeys within the organisation.

These range from AI Fundamentals, available to all co-workers, to specialised training like Responsible AI and Mastering Gen AI and Algorithmic Training for Ethics.