AI CEOs on the Rise, But Human Leaders Still Needed for Emotional Intelligence
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China-based company NetDragon Websoft appointed an AI program named Tang Yu as CEO, leading to stock growth. A Polish drinks company also appointed an AI robot named Mika as CEO.
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49% of CEOs believe most aspects of their role could be automated by AI, though AI still lacks skills like critical thinking and creativity.
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AI excels at data analysis for decision-making, but emotional intelligence and empathy are still crucial for leadership.
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There are ethical, legal, societal and trust issues hindering mainstream adoption of AI CEOs.
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Rather than replacing CEOs outright, AI will likely be integrated to enhance capabilities, with humans still providing irreplaceable skills.