Do you actually have a job? Do you talk to your coworkers?

This is an insane take. Plenty of people are critical of AI at my job despite a big push to use it. I find the comparison to NK distasteful, coming from someone who presumably is pretty well paid and can quit their job whenever they want.

If you're feeling humiliated... well, I don't think it's because your boss wants you to try AI.

I had seen exact same dynamic as he describes. So yeah, he is speaking to people and coworkers. That is how he knows.

> Plenty of people are critical of AI at my job despite a big push to use it.

Are they critical to you and your 10 people team, aka a small circle or are they critical in the all hands Q&A in front of 500 employees?

Having been the guy to speak the uncomfortable truths at such meetings, I can tell you that does not end well for anyone. Expect to look for another job shortly afterwards.

I know. Emperor's new clothes. Everyone knows, everyone lies.

Narcissists, non-violent sociopaths, and control freaks end up in managerial positions (often more likely than the general population). The pointy haired boss in Dilbert is a popular representation for a reason. We've all been subject to degrading and/or stupid management trends (see also: https://ibb.co/Kx46rqkg ), and while in the tech industry we had a golden age were the engineer was king, that's been chipped away even before AI became mainstream. Also, hyperbole is a thing. :-)