15% of Americans say they’d be willing to work for an AI boss, according to new poll
A new Quinnipiac poll found 15% of Americans would accept an AI program as their direct supervisor.Summary
A recent Quinnipiac University poll conducted in March 2026 revealed that 15% of American adults are willing to work under a direct supervisor that is an AI program responsible for assigning tasks and setting schedules. While the majority still prefer a human manager, the acceptance of AI in supervisory roles is growing, mirroring trends where companies like Workday and Amazon are deploying AI agents and workflows to handle management responsibilities, leading some to call this shift "The Great Flattening." Despite this adoption, the poll also indicated widespread apprehension regarding AI's impact on employment, with 70% of respondents believing AI advances will reduce job opportunities, and 30% of employed Americans expressing concern that AI might make their specific job obsolete.
(Source：TechCrunch)