23 Mar 2026
18m

AI is coming for your job. Now what? | Vlad Tenev

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TED Business

The podcast explores the impact of AI on the future job market, particularly for young people. It addresses the anxieties surrounding AI-driven job displacement, contrasting it with historical technological advancements. Vlad Tenev draws parallels to past industrial revolutions, noting how previous job disruptions led to new opportunities and increased efficiency. He suggests that while AI may cause job losses, it will also spur a "job singularity," creating novel job families and entrepreneurial ventures. Tenev emphasizes that future jobs may resemble leisure activities, much like current jobs would seem unimaginable to past generations. He encourages listeners to pursue their passions despite fears about job security, highlighting humanity's capacity for creativity and adaptation in the face of change.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Context

Part 2: Historical Perspectives, Job Disruption

Part 3: Future Trends, Job Singularity

Part 4: Reflections, Practical Advice

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