Tech execs are increasingly name-dropping AI in earnings calls and interviews, tossing around percentages like "30% of tasks are AI-automated" to sound cutting-edge. But these claims often lack transparency—there’s no standard for measuring AI’s role, and the line between "assisted" and "fully automated" gets fuzzy fast. It’s more about PR than precision.

Editor’s Note: When CEOs throw out splashy AI stats without context, it’s a red flag. Investors and employees might take these numbers at face value, but without clear definitions, they’re just marketing buzzwords. This trend risks inflating expectations while obscuring real-world impacts—like job changes or tech limitations—that actually matter to people.