Listen "AI Isn't Causing Mass Layoffs—It's Being Scapegoated"
Episode Synopsis
Amazon announced 14,000 job cuts, citing AI transformation. Two days later, the CEO tells investors it's "not AI-driven." So which is it?In this episode of In The Loop, I dive into the growing disparity between record profits and mass layoffs at tech giants.After spending a weekend analyzing financial statements, competitive positioning, and workforce data, I have four questions to ask that reveal whether companies are experiencing genuine AI productivity gains or just using AI as a cover for cost-cutting measures they'd have taken anyway.⏭️ Episode Highlights(01:00) – The contradiction that bugs me(03:10) – The impact of unemployment(05:15) – Four questions that reveal why AI is just a scapegoat(11:20) – Closing thoughts🔗 Links & ResourcesEpisode transcript with more resources on the Mindset AI blogIf you enjoyed this episode, rate, follow, and share! It helps others stay ahead of the latest AI trends. 🚀🤝 We’re SocialStay in the loop—even when you’re not listening to this podcast.Jack HoughtonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-houghton1/ TikTok - @jackschats Mindset AiMindset AI website - https://bit.ly/40lJr6B Newsletter - https://bit.ly/ITLnewsletter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindset-ai/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GetMindsetAI TikTok - @get.mindset.ai
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