How do you feel about your next boss being an AI?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine your company headed by someone who’s always available, never plays favourites, and who’s famous for spot-on decisions that bring great results. Sounds good? Except you probably won’t be exchanging a smile with this boss in the corridor.

And the boss will probably not be asking if your mom has recovered from her knee surgery. On the other hand, you never know. The more humans try to be as smart as AI, the more AI tries to be human.

While most companies are still, thankfully, run by humans, some have been experimenting with machine-led management. There are some things humans just can’t do as well, especially if it involves scanning massive amounts of data, so let’s see how technology does the job. One of the most famous AI bosses is Mika, the ‘Humanoid CEO’ of Colombian luxury spirits brand, Dictador.

She was created by Hanson Robotics, which also made the famous Sophia. Mika isn’t just digital but has a body—she’s a robot. She was very much intended to embody the ‘Game Changer’ ethos of Dictador and support the branding for the company as one that’s committed to technology.

So, she is very much public-facing. Otherwise, Mika’s responsibilities include identifying potential clients through data analysis, curating artists to collaborate on unique designs, and managing complex projects. Mika’s leadership philosophy is all about data-driven precision.

A human would rely on instinct or personal relationships, but Mika works in a “future present" state: She constantly analyzes real-time market data to predict trends and minimize risk. As Mika herself noted, this operational capacity comes with a big advantage: She doesn't take weekends off. And can take unbiased decisions 24/7.