The author reflects on new research reports on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workplace. His prediction: AI will make internal politics nastier within management ranks. Artificial intelligence is a hot topic these days. Not surprisingly, news outlets north of the 49th parallel jumped on the release of a new research report cleverly titled "The Talented Mr. Robot: The Impact of Automation on Canada's Workforce." The study was conducted by the Brookfield Institute for Innovation Entrepreneurship, a newly created independent and nonpartisan institute, housed within the Ryerson University of Toronto, dedicated to advancing Canada's innovation and entrepreneurship.