okay, yes, this entire approach to “ai” in the workforce is yet another instance of a tech CEO beclowning himself
at the same time: when a leader says human workers are a source of “bottlenecks”, and that automation is the source of “solutions”, pay very, very, very close attention
(and if you haven’t already, start getting organized with your coworkers)
https://www.theverge.com/news/657594/duolingo-ai-first-replace-contract-workers
As usual, 
@anildash has it right: much like the “return to office” push that preceded them, these “AI-first” corporate policies are performances for investors, and for other tech CEOs. A more sensible policy would empower workers to explore a technology’s benefits, not simply mandate usage. https://www.anildash.com//2025/04/19/ai-first-is-the-new-return-to-office/
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