Criticism is growing in the tech industry that chief executives are overestimating how much work AI can actually automate. Box founder Aaron Levie said many CEOs appear collectively caught in an “AI delusion” and often mistake early prototypes for real job replacement. Studies cited in the article question whether AI adoption leads to measurable productivity gains, while research suggests human-level performance remains limited in many tasks and management approvals could become new bottlenecks.

Electrification, software-defined vehicles, autonomous driving and generative AI are accelerating changes in how cars are developed, driving interest in integrated platforms that link end-to-end processes. NIO adopted Dassault Systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform to connect globally dispersed engineering teams and cut data loading time. Jaguar Land Rover pursued an i-PLM programme to integrate design data and redesign work practices. Dongfeng ran parallel development tests and reported efficiency gains and fewer design problems.