WorkJuly 19, 2026via Simon Willison
AI Mania Is Eviscerating Global Decision-Making
Why it matters
A critical analysis of how unchecked AI enthusiasm is degrading organizational decision-making at scale—a cautionary briefing for boards and founders betting everything on AI adoption.
Key signals
- Commentary from Simon Willison (Datasette creator, established voice in AI pragmatism)
- Focus on societal/organizational impact of AI hype cycle
- Published July 2026 (recent, post-major AI scaling phases)
- Addresses decision-making degradation at global scale
- Fits professional risk/governance discourse for leadership audiences
The hook
AI mania is breaking global decision-making. Here's what leaders need to know.