# Laid Off Because of AI? Small Businesses Want You

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Podcast: [Kim Komando Daily Tech Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kim-komando-daily-tech-update-348854)
Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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