Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete.

The article focuses on Jack Dorsey, CEO of payments company Block, and Sequoia advisor Roelof Botha’s proposal to eliminate middle management by replacing traditional hierarchical structures with AI-driven organizational models. They argue that longstanding hierarchies slow information flow and that companies should instead build a dynamic "world model" to track decisions and customer signals, using real-time data to guide operations without managers. This approach aims to empower frontline employees to apply human judgment where AI cannot, such as cultural context and intuition. Block’s recent 40% workforce reduction reflects this shift, aligning with similar moves by companies like Amazon and Meta to reduce bureaucracy and increase agility. [Extracted from the article]