What happens when companies become overly dependent on AI

Executives who decide that AI might take over your job are, in fact, the people who understand the least about what your role actually entails. Box founder Aaron Levie called this phenomenon “AI psychosis,” and this trend is causing serious concern in the tech world. This is reported by Techcrunch.com reports .

Currently, many companies are abandoning human labor and relying on AI agents. For example, ClickUp recently cut 22% of its staff in favor of AI technologies. By the beginning of 2026, the rate of layoffs in the tech sector has almost reached the total figures for 2025.

There is also a growing sense of dissatisfaction among users. Because Google is forcing AI into its search engine, many users are switching to the DuckDuckGo browser, preferring simple links. This is further intensifying the conflict between the “AI-pilled” and AI skeptics.

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