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300 million jobs at risk. 40% of the workforce exposed. The AI revolution isn't coming, it's here. What About AI is a weekly podcast helping everyday people understand how artificial intelligence and robotics are reshaping work, life, and society. Hosts Sean and James cut through the hype and fear to deliver clear explanations, real stories, and practical strategies.

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Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says most white-collar tasks will be fully automated within 12 to 18 months. Dario Amodei describes a near-future "country of geniuses in a data center." Every major AI leader is landing on the same window. We unpa... more

In one week: Anthropic's safety chief resigned warning "the world is in peril." Half of xAI's co-founders left. An OpenAI researcher quit citing concerns about manipulation. The headlines are alarming — but the full story is more nuanced, and in some... more

The World Economic Forum just released a framework mapping four possible futures for the global job market by 2030. Two variables determine which scenario we get: AI advancement speed and workforce readiness. The combinations produce four outcomes — ... more

HR professionals are in a unique position: their department is being disrupted by AI while simultaneously being asked to lead the company's AI transformation. In this episode, we break down what's actually happening — from ADP's new AI agents serving... more

The hiring process is changing faster than most people realize. McKinsey is now testing candidates on their ability to work with AI. 87% of companies use AI to screen resumes. And Gartner predicts 50% of organizations will require AI-free skills asse... more

Financial services and banking companies are pushing AI further and faster than almost any other industry. In this episode, we draw on our combined decades at Vanguard and JP Morgan Chase to break down exactly what's happening — and what it means for... more

In this episode, we go hands-on with the two biggest AI model releases of 2026 so far — Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 and OpenAI's GPT-5.3 Codex — and break down what they mean for workers and businesses.

What we cover: → Opus 4.6: 1M token context wi... more

McKinsey now has 25,000 AI agents working alongside 40,000 humans. OpenAI just launched Frontier. Anthropic released Agent Teams. The shift from "AI as a tool" to "AI as your coworker" is happening right now.

We break down what both platforms can do... more

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Sean
Host and one of the driving voices behind the discussions on AI's impact on the workforce and society.
James Perkins
Co-host who brings engaging perspectives on technology, career implications, and AI developments.

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    This was the first part of these podcasts and I need to hear the rest. Thank you for doing this. The world needs to know!

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    Minnielang
    United States2 months ago

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Are AI Layoffs Real? The Truth Behind the Headlines
Q: What does it mean for job security with AI layoffs coming?
It means that individuals are currently in a transition period with some disruption already occurring; if jobs are primarily digital, they will likely be at risk in the near future, so upskilling and adapting to new technologies are crucial.
Are AI Layoffs Real? The Truth Behind the Headlines
Q: How do you know whether or not a company is legitimately using, leveraging AI, and they're making changes with them, or it's just like they're calling it like a phantom story?
You can look at what your company's workflow and tool suite have changed, assess the value and effectiveness of new AI tools from objective feedback, and recognize leading indicators of potential layoffs.

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Focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on careers and everyday life, a weekly exploration offers clear insights and practical strategies for individuals navigating the evolving job landscape. The hosts address critical topics such as AI's role in job automation, the emergence of AI-specific roles, and the emotional implications of these technological shifts. Discussions also touch on industry-specific challenges faced by professionals, including project managers and air traffic controllers, as they adapt to new tools and automation advancements. By distilling complex issues into accessible discussions, the podcast provides valuable guidance for those eager to understand and thrive in an AI-driven world... more

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