In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a pressing question emerges: which profession is most susceptible to being replaced by AI? To explore this topic, user Siqi Chen launched a thought-provoking poll titled "Who Will AI Replace First?" on a social media platform. Among the options—engineer, designer, product manager, and CEO—CEO received the most votes, capturing 31.4%.
This finding reflects a growing trend, as some companies are already hiring AI systems as their leaders. A notable example is Dictador, a rum brand with a rich history of over a century. Breaking away from traditional norms, Dictador has embraced a bold and innovative approach by appointing an AI named Mika as its CEO in August 2022. Unfazed by challenges, Mika claims never to need weekends and is always prepared to execute decisions that "spark some AI magic."
Mika's role encompasses a variety of responsibilities. This includes seeking clients, choosing artists for bottle designs, and overseeing the Dictador Arthouse Spirits DAO project. A DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) employs blockchain technology to operate without traditional leadership, relying instead on community-driven governance coded into its framework. In this context, Mika plays a pivotal role in enhancing communication within the DAO community.
In addition to these tasks, Mika acts as Dictador's official spokesperson, symbolizing the brand's dedication to embracing technology and innovation. This appointment underscores the company's forward-thinking ethos and introduces exciting possibilities in the rum industry. Marek Szoldrowski, Dictador's European president, noted that Mika leverages extensive data analysis to align decisions with the company's strategic objectives, devoid of personal biases. However, Szoldrowski clarified that significant hiring and firing decisions will remain in the hands of human executives.
While Dictador may claim to be the first to hire an AI as CEO, it is not the first to assign an AI a corporate role. For instance, NetDragon, a Chinese gaming company, introduced an AI digital human named “Tang Yu” as Vice President in September 2017, and later, Tang Yu became the rotating CEO of a subsidiary.
This raises an intriguing question: if the CEO role is traditionally viewed as the pinnacle of corporate leadership, how can AI assume such a significant position? In reality, the role of an AI CEO mirrors that of a subordinate rather than a top executive. While AI excels in data analysis and operates tirelessly, the complexities of leadership and strategic planning are attributes that AI currently lacks. Consequently, AI CEOs cannot be considered true executives, as ultimate decision-making authority will always reside with human leaders.
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