Executives devalue workers despite AI failing to deliver, G-P survey finds

Shift in employer-employee power balance as management deflects AI implementation failures onto workforce value perception rather than strategic execution. This creates asymmetric risk where workers face devaluation despite technology underperformance, strengthening capital's narrative control over labor markets across developed economies.

Similar to early industrial revolution when mechanization preceded actual mass displacement—psychological devaluation of artisans preceded their replacement, creating labor unrest and social tension before technological transition completed.

Workers face reduced job security and bargaining power despite employer technology failures. Wage pressure and employment instability likely to increase as executives justify workforce reductions based on perceived lower value rather than actual productivity gains. Consumer spending may decline due to employment uncertainty.

Potential regulatory responses needed: (1) Labor protections against arbitrary devaluation and dismissal; (2) Requirements for transparent AI implementation metrics before workforce reductions; (3) Retraining programs for displaced workers; (4) Antitrust scrutiny of AI adoption patterns; (5) Corporate accountability standards for failed technology investments.