NEW YORK, NY – A groundbreaking new report from the Institute for Corporate Decadence (ICD) indicates that a significant majority of Fortune 500 CEOs are no longer actively strategizing, but rather engaging in what they term 'advanced corporate cosplay' until artificial intelligence fully automates their positions.

“Look, the numbers are clear,” stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, lead researcher for the ICD. “When asked about long-term vision, 73% of surveyed CEOs responded with variations of 'synergy,' 'disruption,' or 'waiting for the robots to take over.' One even admitted his daily schedule now consists primarily of perfecting his power stance for quarterly earnings calls.”

The report details a growing trend of executives delegating complex problem-solving to mid-level managers and AI prototypes, while they focus on public relations, golf, and cultivating an aura of visionary leadership. “My job is to look decisive while the predictive analytics team figures out what decisive actually means,” confessed one anonymous tech CEO. “It’s less about leading a company and more about curating a LinkedIn profile that screams 'future-proof.'”

Industry analysts suggest this shift could explain recent perplexing corporate decisions, such as a major beverage company investing heavily in artisanal gravel or a tech giant pivoting to bespoke artisanal gravel delivery. Experts predict a future where the primary skill for a CEO will be the ability to convincingly feign comprehension of their own company's operations.

The ICD concluded its report by noting that the most successful CEOs in the coming decade will likely be those who can best mimic human thought processes, a skill currently being perfected by chatbots.