Artificial Intelligence is like a magically obedient assistant that writes their code, cleans their datasets, and debugs their models in seconds. They have essentially automated their own jobs into a cozy routine of pressing "generate," sipping iced lattes, and occasionally nodding thoughtfully in meetings.
For middle managers, "AI" stands for Alignment Issues—the heroic art of getting 10 departments to agree on a single sentence. It is an endless, mind-crushing loop of cross-functional syncs and steering committees, where simple ideas go to turn into 50-slide decks while everyone frantically pretends to be on the same page.