STAI Tuned S1 | E12: The Psychology of AI Resistance

Episode 12: The Psychology of AI Resistance

Why do smart people still hesitate to adopt AI?

In this episode of STAI Tuned, Stella and Aiden explore the hidden forces driving AI resistance in the workplace, drawing on new research from Confronting and Alleviating AI Resistance in the Workplace: An Integrative Review.

They unpack why AI resistance runs far deeper than fear of automation, touching identity, trust, control, and psychological safety. For trainers, coaches, and learning leaders, understanding these dynamics is critical not just for adoption but for delivering truly effective AI-powered learning.

You’ll hear how thoughtful design, transparency, and co-creation can turn resistance into confidence, and why Smart-Training AI is built with these human-first principles at its core, e ...