The reason we don't automate CEOs is liability: the board of directors/shareholders want someone to hold accountable when bad decisions start getting made. If you pay $4000 for a brand new iCEO that lays off your entire staff, you can really only scream at whoever minted the software making that decision, which often comes with limited liability licenses.
Remember, corporate structure is about minimizing your own work and maximizing your leverage against your co-workers. None of these shareholders want to live in a world where something can't be fixed by shouting at someone over the phone.
Remember, corporate structure is about minimizing your own work and maximizing your leverage against your co-workers. None of these shareholders want to live in a world where something can't be fixed by shouting at someone over the phone.