London — A new study shows that managers are moving back to hiring human workers instead of artificial intelligence systems. Researchers from the London School of Economics found that many managers prefer people because they understand vague instructions. The report explains that writing clear, structured task descriptions for AI tools takes too much time. As a result, firms across Europe and the United States are quietly reducing their AI-based hiring plans.
According to the study, human workers often “just get the idea,” while AI models require exact commands. Many executives admitted they avoid AI tools simply because they do not like typing long explanations. Tech analysts at Bloomberg noted that the trend is strongest in marketing, HR, and customer service sectors.
In response, several companies are adjusting their automation budgets for 2026. The U.K. Department for Business and Trade said it supports “balanced use of human and digital labor.” Still, researchers predict that manual hiring will continue to rise. For managers, it seems easier to deal with people who already “know what to do.”
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