A new survey shows a minority of Americans are willing to report to artificial intelligence systems at work, as companies increasingly deploy AI to handle management tasks and organizational workflows.
According to a poll by Quinnipiac University, 15% of respondents said they would accept a job where their direct supervisor is an AI program responsible for assigning tasks and setting schedules.
Survey Findings On AI Supervision And Job Concerns
The poll surveyed 1,397 adults in the United States between March 19 and 23, 2026, covering attitudes toward AI adoption, trust, and employment risks.
While a majority said they would not replace a human manager with AI, the findings indicate a segment of the workforce is open to automated supervision models.
At the same time, concerns about employment remain widespread. About 70% of respondents said they believe advances in AI will reduce the number of job opportunities available to people. Among employed individuals, 30% reported being either very concerned or somewhat concerned that AI could make their own jobs obsolete.
Adoption Of AI In Management Functions
Companies are already integrating AI into management-related functions. Workday has introduced AI agents that can handle administrative tasks such as filing and approving expense reports.
Amazon has implemented AI-driven workflows that replace some middle management responsibilities, alongside workforce reductions affecting managerial roles.
At Uber, engineers developed an AI model of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to evaluate internal proposals before meetings.
Shift Toward Flatter Organizational Structures
The increasing use of AI in supervisory and administrative roles is contributing to what some describe as “The Great Flattening,” a shift toward reducing management layers within organizations.
This approach could lead to smaller teams supported by automated systems, with some projections envisioning companies operating with minimal human oversight across multiple functions.
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