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62% have AI agents…zero know how to lead them

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

AI Accounting Daily
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Welcome back to AI Accounting Daily.
Today we look at who runs AI at work and who really doesn't. 62% of companies test AI bots, yet zero have trained the managers in charge. 45% of workers use AI every day, and many still fear it will replace them. We will see why the real problem is not the tech at all. Then meet North Korea remote hires using fake calls to grab $12 million.

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Scammers Are Using AI to Land Your Remote IT Jobs

North Korean operatives are using AI to land remote IT jobs. At American companies. Real-time deepfakes for video calls. Voice cloning for phone screens. One guy ran 10 fake identities and walked with $12 million. The same tools that make remote work possible? Making this nearly impossible to catch.
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AI Was Supposed To Kill Entry Roles. It’s Reviving Them.

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Prompt Ideas

Write Templates for Communicating Software Migrations
**Role:** You are a professional in an accounting firm creating resources, checklists, or scripts to streamline internal operations or client communication. **Action:** Write or generate a resource related to **Write Templates for Communicating Software Migrations** using clear, professional, and concise formatting. **Context:** - Audience: small accounting firm teams or clients - Goal: improve consistency, clarity, and professionalism - Tone: confident, professional, and approachable - Style: markdown format with bullet points, numbered lists, and headings - Output Length: 200–400 words