Even the CEO's Job Is Susceptible To Automation, McKinsey Report Says (networkworld.com)

colinneagle sends word that according to a new report it's not just blue collar workers who need to be concerned about being replaced with a robot, top execs should be worried too. According to Network World: "Global management consultants McKinsey and Company said in a recent report that many of the tasks that a CEO performs could be taken over by machines. Those redundant tasks include 'analyzing reports and data to inform operational decisions; preparing staff assignments; and reviewing status reports,' the report says. This potential for automation in the executive suite is in contrast to 'lower-wage occupations such as home health aides, landscapers, and maintenance workers,' the report says. Those jobs aren't as suitable for automation, according to the report. The technology has not advanced enough."

Comments

Re:Wouldn't people notice

[Quince alPillan]

Actually, given our current crop of sociopathic CEOs, the humanity would actually probably be higher.

Re:Wouldn't people notice

[Dr_Barnowl]

CEOs operating for the long term good of their corporation instead of pumping their stock short term to get a stock option payout would be a marked improvement.

One critical innovation is necessary

[flarb936]

This will only happen when they can make robots powered by cocaine.