Stat: Over one-third of workers would prefer to be managed by AI than by a human

US – As companies increasingly integrate artificial intelligence, workplace dynamics are evolving, with employees and executives warming to AI in managerial roles. 

A survey from AI security firm CalypsoAI shows that 38% of US office workers would rather be managed by AI than by a human. Among C-suite executives, half said they’d prefer AI leadership, even though 34% aren’t sure they could tell the difference between an AI agent and a real person. 

‘These numbers should be a wake-up call,’ said Donnchadh Casey, CEO of CalypsoAI. ‘We’re seeing executives racing to implement AI without fully understanding the risks… inappropriate use of AI can be catastrophic for enterprises, and this isn’t a future threat, it’s already happening inside organisations today.’ 

The findings also reveal shifting trust and compliance patterns: 45% of workers said they trust AI more than colleagues and 34% would quit if AI were banned. As AI continues to embed itself into workflows, the survey suggests that algorithmic management is becoming a defining feature of the modern workplace. 

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