Do not want to sound like as if I am taking their side but the reality is that all these decisions are mandated by some subset of investors in one way or another.

These executives are replaceable, and they would be replaced if they do not toe the line. In other words these executives happen to choose a easy and beneficial path rather than standing up for the long term right thing for the company.

An AI can also regurgitate others decisions, based on a much wider knowledge base than these executives.

AI hardware costs are nothing compared to executives’ stock options too…