According to a recent Quinnipiac University poll, 15% of Americans expressed willingness to have an AI program as their direct supervisor, handling task assignments and schedules. The survey, conducted from March 19 to 23, 2026, reflects a growing acceptance of AI’s role in management.
While the majority still prefer human bosses, the trend towards AI supervisors is noticeable. Companies like Workday and Amazon are already implementing AI agents to manage tasks like expense approvals and workflow optimizations, impacting middle management roles. Even at Uber, engineers have developed AI models to assist in decision-making at the executive level.
This shift towards AI-driven management is part of a broader organizational restructuring known as ‘The Great Flattening,’ where traditional hierarchical structures are replaced with more streamlined, automated processes. The potential implications extend to a future where entire companies could operate with minimal human intervention, raising concerns about job security and the impact on employment opportunities.
According to the Quinnipiac survey, 70% of respondents anticipate a decrease in job opportunities due to AI advancements. Among those currently employed, 30% expressed concerns about the possibility of AI rendering their roles obsolete.
Source: TechCrunch