AI Threatens Jobs in 2026: Programmers, Call Centers, and Beyond ft. Emad Mostaque | SparX

AI Threatens Jobs in 2026: Programmers, Call Centers, and Beyond ft. Emad Mostaque | SparX

From SparX by Mukesh Bansal by Mukesh Bansal

January 17, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

The episode discusses the rapid advancement of AI and its potential impact on jobs and society over the next decade.

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Emad Mostaque about the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and how it could fundamentally reshape work, daily life, and global power over the next decade.Emad breaks down why AI is advancing faster than any previous technology, the role of data, scale, and open-source systems in driving this shift, and what it means for jobs, companies, and countries racing to stay relevant. From the rise of AI-first organizations to how life may look by 2030, this conversation offers a clear, unsentimental view of the future that’s already unfolding. 0:00 – 2:31 Introduction 2:32 – 7:34 Rapid Growth of AI 7:35 – 13:38 China’s Rise as an AI leader 13:39 – 19:47 Scaling AI Models Using Meta Verifiers 19:48 – 30:42 Future of AI in Everyday Life and Jobs 30:43 – 39:39 How Companies Should Approach AI and Technology Shifts 39:40 – 46:12 What Emad’s New Company Is Trying to Build 46:13 – 53:54 Who Is Driving the Future of AI 53:55 – 59:49 What India Needs to Get Right in AI field 59:50 – 01:01:07 Outro

People in this episode

Host: Mukesh Bansal

Guest: Emad Mostaque

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • future of work
  • job displacement
  • AI technology
  • global power dynamics
  • AI-first organizations

Keywords

  • AI
  • jobs
  • technology
  • future
  • programmers
  • call centers
  • China
  • India
  • Emad Mostaque

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China, Meta

Places: India

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