AI could replace me as CEO, says Google chief Sundar Pichai
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai thinks AI could eventually run companies—even his own.
Calling it "maybe one of the easier things" for AI to do, he believes tech will shift how jobs work but also open up new possibilities.
Why this matters:
Pichai encourages everyone to get comfortable with AI, saying, "people who adopt and adapt to AI will do better."
He sees AI as humanity's most profound technology yet—full of big benefits but real challenges too.
He points out that anyone can now create content like YouTubers with the help of smart tools, and even fields like teaching or medicine will rely more on using AI well.
What others are saying:
Other tech leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman agree that AI could take over executive roles someday.
But not everyone's convinced—NVIDIA boss Jensen Huang says machines can't make all the tough calls CEOs face.
Still, a 2024 survey found nearly half of CEOs think most of their job could eventually be automated by AI.