November 4, 2025
Bot bosses sharpen knives
74% of CEOs worry AI failures could cost them their jobs
Commenters say hype won’t save you—show results or the bots will
TLDR: A new poll says 74% of CEOs fear losing their jobs if AI efforts don’t deliver results. Commenters split between cheering accountability, roasting hype, and starting a two‑year countdown, joking that boardroom bots might replace bosses while urging value-first proof over slide‑deck “AI washing.”
CEOs are sweating: a Dataiku poll says 74% fear losing their jobs if AI (artificial intelligence) flops. The comments pounced. One user cheered, “As well they should,” while another blasted the “delusional hype cycle,” saying bosses chase buzz over results.
Then came the bot jokes. With 94% of CEOs claiming AI agents could advise like board members, the thread imagined boardroom bots firing their human bosses. A cynical twist: what if AI success gets you replaced anyway? As ludicrousdispla quipped, some of the remaining 26% might be sweating that.
Practical voices set a timer. Its‑kostya called the “within two years” window the real runway to judge whether these shiny tools pay off. Others dunked on “AI washing”—projects that look good in slides but don’t change the business—and “shadow AI,” where staff use tools without approval.
Nixpulvis kept it grounded: AI isn’t the product; prove value or skip it. Meanwhile, the report hints at upheaval: 70% expect executive oustings this year, and uncertainty is stalling projects. The vibe from the thread is crystal: deliver real gains fast—or get meme’d out of the corner office. Investors are watching, patience is thin. Tick‑tock for the C‑suite—no more demo magic. Seriously. Now. Really.
Key Points
- •Dataiku’s report, conducted by The Harris Poll, surveyed 500+ CEOs in the US, UK, France, and Germany.
- •74% of CEOs fear losing their jobs within two years if they fail to deliver AI-driven results.
- •70% expect AI failures to trigger executive oustings this year; 54% say competitors have more advanced AI strategies.
- •94% believe AI agents could match or surpass board counsel; 89% say AI can outperform at least one executive in strategic planning.
- •Governance and regulatory issues are significant: 94% see shadow AI use (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney), 37% delayed and 32% canceled projects due to unclear regulations.