The Great AI Disconnect: Executives Dream Big, Employees Roll Their Eyes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the corporate buzzword of the decade, with executives tossing around phrases like “AI-first” and “transformative technology” faster than you can say “machine learning.” But while CEOs are busy making bold declarations about the AI revolution, employees are quietly side-eyeing their bosses, wondering if they’ll soon be replaced by a chatbot—or worse, a robot that can’t even refill the office coffee machine. This story of ambition, skepticism, and a whole lot of awkwardness is playing out in workplaces across the globe, and it’s as fascinating as it is frustrating.