Around 15% of Americans say they would be willing to work under an AI manager that assigns tasks and schedules work, according to a survey conducted by Quinnipiac University, cited by TechCrunch and reported by Economedia.
Majority remains reluctant
Despite this, most respondents said they would not be comfortable replacing a human supervisor with an AI system.
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However, the use of AI in managerial roles is gradually increasing, even if it does not yet fully replace human leadership.
AI already taking over management tasks
Several companies are already integrating AI into management processes:
Workday uses AI agents to handle expense reports.
Amazon has introduced AI-driven workflows, reducing middle management roles.
Uber has experimented with an AI model based on CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to evaluate proposals.
The “Great Flattening” trend
This shift is often referred to as the “Great Flattening”, describing the reduction of management layers and automation of leadership functions.
In this context, some experts foresee companies operating with minimal human staff and AI-driven structures.
Concerns about jobs
Concerns remain significant: about 70% of respondents believe AI advancements will reduce job opportunities.
Among employed Americans, 30% say they are worried that AI could make their jobs obsolete.
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