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 ...
The AI Skills Gap is a Myth (Sort Of): Why You're More Ready Than You Think
AI and Your Next Job
10 minutes
5 days ago
The AI Skills Gap is a Myth (Sort Of): Why You're More Ready Than You Think
Feeling anxious about falling behind in the AI skills race? You're not alone—but you might be worried about the wrong thing. In this episode, we tackle the AI skills gap head-on and reveal a surprising truth: it's not a talent gap, it's a confidence and training gap. And you can close it faster than you think. Host Brian C. Newman breaks down the reality behind the hype, showing you that while 81% of IT professionals think they can use AI, only 12% actually have the skills—and only 6% of empl...
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 ...
