Episode

Is the AI Layoff Apocalypse Overblown?

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AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
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Jun 12, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, we look at whether the AI layoff apocalypse is real or exaggerated as companies rethink hiring, automation, and productivity. We also explore what the current wave of AI anxiety says about the future of work and which jobs may actually change the most. Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai Conor’s AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/courses Get the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.