AI And You: Don't Wait... Or Be Weight
Techstrong.ai, Thursday, July 24th, 2025
My advice about AI is always the same: Don't wait. or you will become weight. We often discuss how AI will impact the workforce, particularly for white-collar knowledge workers. But does this apply to CEOs too? The answer is a clear and resounding yes.
Consider what experts are saying. Anant Agarwal, the former director of MIT's AI Lab, is often quoted for suggesting AI could handle up to 80% of a CEO's responsibilities. In 2023, a CEOWORLD report found that nearly half of CEOs, 48% specifically, believe AI could take over most or all of their duties. These numbers highlight a significant shift in thinking at the very top of organizations.
Some companies are already exploring this. China-based NetDragon Websoft, a video game company, reportedly experimented with an AI CEO named Tang Yu. Polish luxury rum company Dictator also explored the idea. NetDragon's stock performance even saw some positive impacts attributed to its AI leader. Boards are not rushing to replace human CEOs with AI just yet, but these early explorations are telling. They show a willingness to consider new models of leadership when performance is at stake.