I'll probably lose my job to AI. Here's why that's OK | Megan J. McArdle

In this TED Talk Daily episode, host Elise Hu introduces Megan J. McArdle, a journalist who grapples with the anxiety of AI threatening her writing career while also holding libertarian beliefs in progress and new technologies. McArdle discusses her fears about AI's impact on jobs, drawing a parallel to the Luddites' resistance to technological advancements. She acknowledges the costs of progress, such as job displacement and environmental concerns, but argues that halting innovation would be "stealing from the future." McArdle emphasizes the importance of prioritizing future growth, reminding listeners of the vast improvements in living standards and technology that have resulted from past innovations, urging a balanced perspective on the risks and benefits of technological advancement. The episode is sponsored by PwC, highlighting their role in helping industry leaders navigate disruptions like AI and climate change.