606: AI layoffs are BS

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots by thoughtbot

Mar 26, 202649:43Technology

Chad, Sami and Will bring a growing issue to the forefront as they discuss whether AI really is to blame for recent industry layoffs. Our trio examine how AI is being used as a smokescreen for layoffs, how larger compani...

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