Can AI Replace a Scrum Master?
A Thought Experiment from Agile Malta 
With AI tools getting stronger, some leaders are asking:
“Why pay for a facilitator when AI could do it?”
So we ran a little experiment:
What if we replaced a human Scrum Master with AI?Here’s what we found , and feel free to challenge or build on it 
Where AI Shines Schedules standups, updates artifacts
Tracks burndown & blockers
Gives real-time nudges (“Is this a standup or a design meeting?”)
Always available, never biased
Where AI Falls Short Can’t spot burnout or team tension
Misses context and cultural nuance
Can’t inspire or build trust
Doesn’t coach or adapt team dynamics
The Sweet Spot: Human + AI Let AI handle admin and metrics.
Let humans handle trust, facilitation, empathy, and culture.
We know some companies are under pressure to cut roles like Scrum Masters, but what looks “efficient” in the short term can cost more in lost morale, performance, and adaptability.
So we’re asking the Malta Agile community:– What roles should always stay human, at least for now?
– Have you seen AI help (or harm) teamwork?
Drop your thoughts below