AI and the Future of Jobs: The Conversation We’ve Been Avoiding

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Are we at the beginning of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse?

In this episode, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery unpack one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when AI doesn’t just help humans work — it replaces them?

From Amazon’s 30,000 layoffs to mass cuts across banking, government, and manufacturing, the shift is real and accelerating. Aamir warns that unlike past revolutions, AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a doer. And if businesses, governments, and workers don’t adapt fast enough, the social and economic consequences could be huge.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. You’ll also hear how transparency, ethics, and upskilling can help us navigate this new era — and why generalists who can think broadly, solve problems, and use AI effectively will be the ones who thrive.
What You’ll Learn

• Why today’s layoffs are different from past tech shifts
• How AI concentrates wealth — and what that means for society
• The danger of rushing automation without oversight
• How to future-proof your career with “AI generalist” skills
• Why transparency and education matter more than ever

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