The AI Daily Brief · Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A new study by KPMG and the University of Texas at Austin, involving over 500 early-career professionals, found that AI amplifier success is determined by how individuals work with AI, not just their skills. Top performers actively guide, evaluate, and refine AI outputs to maximize value.
“A new study from KPMG and the University of Texas at Austin found that when people work with AI, similar skills don't guarantee similar outcomes.”
“Researchers studied more than 500 early career professionals and found that the best performers consistently amplify the value of AI by guiding, evaluating, and refining its outputs.”
“These top performers, called AI amplifiers, weren't defined by what they knew alone, but by how they worked with AI.”