Wells Fargo's head of AI shares his playbook for staying in demand as banks weigh what the tech means for head count

Saul Van Beurden at Wells Fargo's branch grand opening in Tribeca in February.

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• Saul Van Beurden thinks employers and employees share responsibility for AI adoption.
• Wells Fargo doesn't mandate AI use; instead, it aims to generate "grassroots enthusiasm."
• Van Beurden said employees need new skills to stay competitive for both redeployment and new jobs.

Saul Van Beurden is the man helping Wells Fargo confront a question hanging over banks of every size...