Why AI Isn’t Killing Jobs (And What It’s Actually Changing)

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The episode discusses the positive impact of AI on jobs and the workplace with guest Aneesh Raman.

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by LinkedIn Chief Economic Opportunity Officer (and former speech writer for President Obama) Aneesh Raman to talk about why we can be optimistic about AI. Aneesh’s new book, Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI, challenges the notion that AI is the death of entry-level work and instead argues that the technology is simply changing work as we know it in exciting and innovative ways. 00:00 Intro 02:30 How does AI unleash human potential? 06:25 Will AI weaken our ability to think? 11:48 Will AI increase the potential for cognitive debt? 14:35 How will AI change the workplace? 19:16 How should recent college grads be thinking about this moment? 27:11 What is the most important skill to have right now in your career? 31:51 Advice for getting started with AI if you come from a more rigid, less creative role This episode was sponsored by Allergy Insider. Ask your primary care provider about getting tested with your local respiratory allergy profile today. Learn more at: allergyinsider.com/questionnaire Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kaila, Kyle

Guest: Aneesh Raman

Topics covered

• AI and jobs
• optimism about AI
• changing workplace
• skills for recent grads
• cognitive debt
• human potential

Keywords

• AI
• jobs
• workplace
• skills
• cognitive debt
• human potential
• entry-level work

Sponsors

Allergy Insider

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn, President Obama

Products: Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI

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