Digital technologies have proven essential for effective leadership, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communication tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have been indispensable, showing that the digital shift in leadership is well underway.

This idea isn't about replacing human leadership entirely but leveraging the advantages of AI to assist in leadership roles, from strategic decision-making to analyzing employee behavior. Yet, there's an even more advanced phase in sight: AI not just aiding but substituting human leadership, according to researchers in a media release.