Abstract
This study explores the factors influencing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the workplace, framed by the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) theory and analysed through the generational lenses of Gen M and Gen Z. Utilising the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) and the Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT), the research assesses the impact of perceived AI facilitation conditions, user AI utility, and personal self-efficacy on employees' intentions to adopt AI. Employing Structural Equation Modeling, the study highlights how these factors critically influence the willingness to adopt AI, underscoring the importance of AI-facilitating conditions and personal self-efficacy in driving technology acceptance. This study provides fresh insights into AI acceptance dynamics within the workplace and offers strategic recommendations for organisations aiming to cultivate an inclusive and innovative environment supportive of technological advancements.