Episode

1783: "Humanity is Unprepared for AI"

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Interesting Things with JC
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Sep 22, 2026
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171
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Summary

Interesting Things with JC #1783: "Humanity is Unprepared for AI" – A student spends years preparing for a career while AI changes the work before graduation. Machines can already help people research, solve problems, and produce results, but employers may need fewer workers as those capabilities expand. Students must choose careers and decide when to trust AI systems that can still invent evidence.