Have the AI job losses started?

About this episode

The episode discusses whether AI is replacing human workers or reshaping the workforce amidst recent layoffs at Microsoft.

A new round of layoffs at Microsoft has reignited a growing debate: is artificial intelligence beginning to replace human workers? CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach sit down with tech journalist Michal Lev-Ram to explore whether AI is truly taking our jobs—or simply reshaping the workforce. From Silicon Valley's multi-million dollar talent wars to "vibe coding" the next billion-dollar startup, this episode unpacks what the tech means for your career, your boss and the future of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Arjun Kharpal, Steve Kovach

Guest: Michal Lev-Ram

Topics covered

• AI job losses
• workforce reshaping
• technology impact on careers
• layoffs
• future of work
• talent wars

Keywords

• AI
• job losses
• Microsoft
• layoffs
• future of work
• technology
• workforce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, CNBC

Places: Silicon Valley

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