The AI Myth: Why We're Getting It Wrong Again The latest iteration of technological disruption has brought with it a familiar narrative: AI is here to streamline our lives, and in doing so, cut costs by eliminating jobs.
However, as Sam Altman pointed out earlier this year, some companies are using AI as a convenient excuse for workforce cuts they would have made regardless.
This "transformation" story typically goes like this: AI is here, headcount is a cost, and moving fast on both is what leadership looks like. But the data paints a different picture.