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A.I. Won’t Eliminate Managers, But It Will Redefine Leadership

Dominic Ashley-Timms, CEO of the performance consultancy Notion and co-author of The Answer Is a Question, examines why A.I. won’t replace managers, but will ruthlessly expose those who rely on control, information hoarding and routine problem-solving. Ashley-Timms argues that as A.I. automates complexity and democratizes knowledge, the future of management will belong to leaders who can build trust, develop people and create meaning—skills no algorithm can replicate.

Michael Burry’s Big Bets Still Move Markets—Even When He’s Wrong

Fame, fear and finance collide as Michael Burry’s influence endures long after his biggest win.

4 A.I. Themes That Defined 2025 and Are Shaping What Comes Next

Here are four key themes Observer has identified over the past year of covering the A.I. space. Many of these developments are still unfolding and are likely to shape the field well into 2026 and beyond.