Microsoft exec says AI is eroding the traditional career ladder

A Microsoft executive argues AI is dismantling the conventional promotion ladder, and its replacement lacks a clear checklist, which could make advancement harder for historically marginalized workers.

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2026-11-02 13:15 · Fortune AI
A Microsoft exec says AI is killing the career ladder. But its replacement comes with a catch

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