There’s a lot of noise right now about AI replacing humans. But how much of that is fear… and how much is fact?We recorded this episode in March 2025, at a time when Google was laying off employees from its developer relations team — while also posting jobs for AI content specialists. Talk about mixed signals.Subha and Hasita unpack the headlines, connect the dots, and offer a no-BS take on how to stay employable in an AI-first world.You’ll walk away with:•⁠ ⁠Clarity on what today’s hiring managers truly value•⁠ ⁠A renewed belief in your human edge•⁠ ⁠Practical ways to reframe your learning journeyWe get it — the world’s changing fast. But you're not falling behind. You’re just one thoughtful shift away from thriving.00:00 Is AI the villain or just a very efficient intern?05:05 The illusion of “safe” roles08:15 The bots can go from coding to storytelling to therapy09:50 When it feels wrong to use AI18:45 Whose data is it?22:10 The consequences we avoid looking at 32:46 Read | Watch | Listen#success #career #workplace #business #podcast #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast #coaching #ai #aijobs --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)