The AI wave just claimed another round of corporate casualties. Amazon has announced 14,000 layoffs—its largest ever—all in the name of “accelerating AI.” Meta and Chegg followed suit, cutting hundreds more as automation reshapes the modern workforce. But behind the fear and headlines lies a critical truth: this isn’t just a purge—it’s a pivot. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down what’s really happening, why it’s happening now, and how you can adapt before it ...
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The AI wave just claimed another round of corporate casualties. Amazon has announced 14,000 layoffs—its largest ever—all in the name of “accelerating AI.” Meta and Chegg followed suit, cutting hundreds more as automation reshapes the modern workforce. But behind the fear and headlines lies a critical truth: this isn’t just a purge—it’s a pivot. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down what’s really happening, why it’s happening now, and how you can adapt before it ...
Save the Pipeline: Apprenticeship in the Age of AI
AI and Your Next Job
8 minutes
1 month ago
Save the Pipeline: Apprenticeship in the Age of AI
As AI takes over more of the “easy” work in software development, many companies are scaling back junior hiring. But here’s the problem: without entry-level opportunities, where will tomorrow’s experts come from? In this episode, Brian C. Newman explores why early-career roles still matter, how apprenticeships can be reimagined in the AI era, and what metrics prove the ROI of keeping the pipeline alive. This episode is especially valuable for: Engineering leaders who want to balance short-ter...
AI and Your Next Job
The AI wave just claimed another round of corporate casualties. Amazon has announced 14,000 layoffs—its largest ever—all in the name of “accelerating AI.” Meta and Chegg followed suit, cutting hundreds more as automation reshapes the modern workforce. But behind the fear and headlines lies a critical truth: this isn’t just a purge—it’s a pivot. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down what’s really happening, why it’s happening now, and how you can adapt before it ...
