Futurist Warns 'Anthony Head' Syndrome Will Cause Millions to Lose Their Jobs to AI by 2035
A new study predicts that within 10 years, the "Anthony Head" effect—named after the actor who once played a boss on TV—will describe the mass replacement of middle-management roles by hyper-realistic AI avatars. These digital managers, capable of running meetings, firing employees, and even mimicking personal catchphrases, are already being piloted in Fortune 500 companies. Experts say the tech is evolving faster than laws can regulate, creating a future where your next performance review could be conducted by a ghost in the machine. "We thought AI would take the boring jobs first," said Dr. Lena Voss, a leading futurist. "Instead, it's coming for the corner office—and Anthony Head's perfect hair."