I don't like how businesses claim to care about the environment and then turn around and use AI, knowing that a single AI query wastes more resources than anything else they could possibly do. I want businesses to hire competent humans and give them decision power to do their job effectively.
I think what you're talking about is one aspect of a cultural issue and it's also fair to say AI amplifies what is already there, both good and bad. I don't think AI is specifically the problem, more how it's used by organisations with poor cultures. But I agree that those with poor cultures will probably see the opportunities for job losses more than they see the opportunities for food safety and quality improvement.
I don't think that can be stopped though. And by good organisations using AI tools and supporting development of them, they may end up with something better despite their poor culture (or be forced into it.)