Box founder Aaron Levie argues that many leaders who push for AI replacing jobs show a pattern he calls “AI psychosis.” In TechCrunch coverage, Levie says the decision-makers promoting automation often have limited understanding of the real day-to-day work their employees perform. He frames this mismatch as a reason companies may overestimate how quickly AI can take over tasks.
The articles also reference recent workforce reductions tied to automation. TechCrunch reports that ClickUp has cut about 22% of its workforce to use AI agents, presenting this as an example of how companies act on AI plans. The reporting further notes that technology layoffs in 2026 are already approaching the total level seen across all of 2025, indicating that job reductions related to the broader wave of automation and AI adoption are accelerating.
Across the sources, the central theme is the tension between AI expectations at leadership level and practical concerns about whether AI tools fully replace human roles. The coverage links Levie’s critique to ongoing and recent company restructuring efforts involving AI.
