Big-brained execs are outsourcing decisionmaking to AI

A survey of 200 UK business executives by Confluent found that 62% use AI to make the majority of their decisions, 70% second-guess their own judgment when it conflicts with AI recommendations, and 46% rely on AI more than colleagues. The trend correlates with a reported decline in collaborative decision-making. Research links frequent AI tool usage to reduced critical thinking via cognitive offloading. The piece contextualizes this as a modern iteration of older 'Executive Decision Support Systems,' noting that the accelerating pace of business is driving executives to cede more decision-making to AI.