Can AI make better managers? Steve Jobs’ former lieutenant says it may not be easy

In an age where AI can track productivity, summarise meetings and even flag employees who may be underperforming, it is tempting for leaders to believe that better technology means tighter control. But more data does not always create better managers. Sometimes, it simply creates better micromanagers.

Steve Jobs believed in something different. According to former Apple executive Ron Johnson, the man behind the Apple Store and Genius Bar, Jobs cared deeply about every detail but rarely hovered over people. Instead, he gave them clarity, trust and the freedom to deliver.