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The study shows that 43% of CEOs fear being replaced by AI. At the same time, 45% already say they make decisions based on data and information using ChatGPT
An increasing number of CEOs fear of being replaced by artificial intelligence. This is the finding of a survey carried out by ADN Digital, which interviewed business leaders in the USA, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The study shows that 43% of CEOs fear being replaced by AI. At the same time, 45% already say they make decisions based on data and information using ChatGPT.”
Vitor Roma, CEO of IT consultancy keeggo, explains that before talking about fear, it is necessary to understand what the role of a CEO is these days. “The era of the ‘super CEO’, who understands everything and participates in everything, is over. The current CEO is the one who can execute and maximize the company’s resources, whether technological, human or physical”, says Vitor.
Still according to Vitor, in the context of artificial intelligence, the CEO needs to be able to maximize the use of AI as a fundamental resource in managing the company and in the continuous evolution of the portfolio. “The current CEO must bring out the best in everyone, almost like a chief happiness officer, ensuring that specialists are well and have everything they need to deliver as much as they can – all powered by AI”
“I don’t see replacement by AI as a threat, but rather as an opportunity to leverage services and create more efficient solutions. My role is to lead the team, define strategies and make strategic decisions that require creativity, business vision and empathy – aspects that AI cannot yet fully replicate”, says Cristiano Maschio, CEO of fintech Qesh.
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Vanessa Pires, CEO of socialtech Brada, is not afraid of artificial intelligence, as she understands that the complexity of human thoughts and the ability to create connections between things is something that AI cannot replace. “Human beings are always involved in creative processes, where there is not much predictability. The ideal is: if you prepare to be unpredictable, you will not be replaced by artificial intelligence.”
“AI still cannot have the sensitivity to deal with the feelings of human beings. In other words, AI cannot support emotional and interpersonal issues that favor the daily lives of our employees, customers and organizational development itself,” says Vanessa.
Henrique Borges, CEO of edtech Somos Young, warns that the AI movement has an impact similar to that of the internet bubble in the 2000s. “If you asked the owner of a video store if he was afraid of the internet, he would say no, at least fact of not knowing the impacts that technology would bring. I’m not afraid of being replaced by AI, but if I don’t prepare to adapt to it, not only will I be replaced, but my company will succumb to the artificial intelligence revolution.”
“I believe that AI only brings benefits by optimizing processes and reducing bureaucracy in activities that can (and should) be automated. I am not afraid of being replaced, there are things that artificial intelligence does not have the ability to solve, while others do. Those in which my time is more wasted than invested, I want it to go all out’, says Edmar Bulla, CEO of Grupo Croma (design and innovation company).
