Because they try the tools, realize that their job is pretty much covered by LLMs and think it's the same for everyone.

Technical staff were skeptical because they actually know what AI can and can't do reliably in production environments - it's good at generating content but terrible at logical reasoning and mission-critical tasks that require consistancy.

They're easily conned and they love yes men.

Can someone explain to me why all these empty suits dick ride LLMs so hard?

$$$$$$$

AIs are cheaper than humans.

The bullshitters were quick to adopt the bullshit factory.