Is AI really taking over project management? Or just rebranding automation?
There’s a lot of talk about AI revolutionizing project management - predictive insights, automated reporting, even team sentiment analysis. But in practice, many tools still rely on historical data and offer results that feel more like enhanced automation than true intelligence.
Sure, it can speed up repetitive tasks and surface patterns. But when it comes to handling context, complexity, and human nuance - isn’t that still our job?
Curious to hear from others! Where have you actually seen AI make a difference in managing projects?
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If you set up automation correctly so that AI works without errors, then I think it can be implemented into the product. I believe that AI cannot replace a person if he understands one area.
It's rebranding automation. There needs to be a person who is responsible for the project when something inevitably goes wrong. Also, team sentiment analysis is useless: telling your employer that you are not happy doing your job is a bit like asking to be added to the list of people to be laid off.
I see AI in project management as a form of smart automation, rather than a full replacement. It’s great for tracking, reporting, and spotting trends — but context, complexity, and human judgment are still where people shine.