As organizations flatten hierarchies, a significant minority of American workers express openness to AI management despite the unconventional prospect.

15% of Americans surveyed indicate willingness to work under an AI manager rather than a human supervisor

Companies are increasingly deploying AI systems to replace middle management layers in organizational restructuring efforts

This trend toward AI-managed teams is being dubbed 'The Great Flattening' as businesses seek to streamline management structures

The shift reflects growing normalization of AI in workplace decision-making and personnel management roles