Honda gives AI bonuses to employees

Honda has introduced an incentive program to encourage employees to use artificial intelligence in their day-to-day work, according to AzerNEWS. The automaker will pay monthly bonuses of up to ¥135,000 (about $920) for employees who demonstrate advanced AI skills and successfully integrate AI tools into their professional activities. Honda’s certification scheme is structured into three levels, combining a written exam and an interview, and employees receive one of the three competency tiers based on performance. So far, 280 of Honda’s 45,000 employees have earned AI certification, though fewer than ten qualify for the top monthly bonus. Honda aims to grow certified AI specialists to 1,000 over the next few years. The company expects certified employees to speed AI adoption in manufacturing and business operations and train colleagues, reflecting broader productivity-focused strategy.