Is AI Coming for Your Job? A Deep Dive into Automation Across Industries | Episode #0012
- 2025-05-31
- Posted by: Brad Groux
- Category: Podcast
In Episode 0012 of Start Small, Think Big, host Brad Groux tackles a timely and sometimes nerve-wracking question: how will AI transform the future of work?
From the rise of autonomous trucks and Waymo’s driverless taxis to the fast-changing world of digital art and Hollywood, Brad unpacks how AI is reshaping transportation, the arts, and white-collar work. He also explores concerns voiced by Anthropic’s Dario Amodei about a “white collar bloodbath,” and why he believes most companies aren’t ready to fully embrace this new reality.
The episode digs deep into these transformations with real-world examples, like Aurora’s autonomous shipping fleet in Texas and Google’s new AI video generator, Veo 3, and broader reflections on how human skills, creativity, and collaboration will remain crucial even in a world of rapid AI adoption.
Join the conversation as Brad invites you to think critically about where AI fits into your work and your future. Is it coming for your job? Or can you harness it to level up your team and your business?
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Summary
In this episode of the Start Small Think Big podcast, Brad Groux explores the implications of AI and automation on jobs across various industries. He discusses the inevitability of job displacement due to AI, the ethical considerations surrounding its development, and the legal responsibilities that come with AI technologies. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on creative industries, the future of white-collar jobs, and the importance of human connection in an increasingly automated world. Ultimately, Brad emphasizes the potential for AI to be a net positive for humanity, encouraging listeners to embrace technology and upskill for the future.
Keywords
AI, automation, job displacement, ethics, legal issues, creative industries, education, human connection, future of work, technology
Takeaways
- AI is set to change the job landscape significantly.
- Upskilling is essential to remain relevant in the job market.
- Ethical considerations in AI development are crucial.
- Legal precedents are being established regarding AI responsibility.
- AI can enhance creative processes but also poses challenges.
- The future of white-collar jobs is uncertain but not entirely bleak.
- Transportation and logistics are heavily impacted by automation.
- Education systems need to adapt to the rise of AI.
- Human connection remains vital in a tech-driven world.
- AI has the potential to solve complex global issues.
Titles
- Is AI Coming for Your Job?
- The Future of Work in an AI World
Sound Bites
- “AI is a great equalizer.”
- “The cat’s out of the bag.”
- “The momentum’s too big.”
Resources
- Humans Need Not Apply (CPG Gray)
- Pausing AI Developments Isn’t Enough. We Need to Shut it All Down (Time)
- We’re pursing a path of AI development that’s extremely harmful to a lot of people (CNBC)
- If AI has free will, who’s responsible when things go wrong? (Earth.com)
- Florida judge rules AI chatbots not protected by First Amendment (Courthouse News)
- How AI Is Changing Art for Creatives (Bloomberg Originals)
- AI company’s CEO issues warning about mass unemployment (CNN)
- Mark Cuban says Anthropic’s CEO is wrong: AI will create new roles, not kill jobs (Business Insider)
- Mark Cuban says AI won’t have much of an impact on jobs that require you to think (Business Insider)
- We Chased Driverless Trucks In Texas. What We Saw Will Scare You. (More Perfect Union)
- Professors Combating AI(Fox News)
- Simon Sinek: You’re Being Lied To About AI’s Real Purpose! We’re Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human! (This Diary of a CEO)
- Eric Schmidt’s discussion on the AI revolution(TED)
Chapters
00:00 Humans Need Not Apply
07:46 The Impact of AI on Employment
12:34 Ethical Considerations in AI Development
14:27 Legal Precedents and AI Responsibility
14:51 AI: A Net Positive or Negative for Humanity?
21:53 AI’s Influence on Creative Industries
28:29 The Rapid Evolution of AI vs. Business Adaptation
36:05 The Future of White-Collar Jobs in the Age of AI
41:40 Automation in Transportation and Logistics
46:53 The Role of Education in an AI-Driven World
51:45 The Promise of AI for Humanity’s Future
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