AI can make workers better — then worse at their jobs, an innovation theorist warns

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John Nosta
John Nosta, founder of the NostaLab think tank, says that relying on AI at work can boost performance in the short term while quietly eroding human skills and judgment over time.

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Is this a bad time to look for a job? Companies can wait to hire, but would-be employees can't.

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It's easier to apply for a job, but not so easy to land one.

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I was laid off by Amazon and landed a new role 2 weeks later. Here's my advice for other laid-off tech workers.

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Iren Azra Zou
Iren Azra Zou

Iren Azra Zou

Home Depot is laying off 800 employees and bringing staff back to the office 5 days a week

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Home Depot said that it laid off 800 corporate employees on Wednesday.

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I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

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Kyle Elliott standing in front of a projector screen giving a talk.
Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life — I couldn't be happier

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Ricci Armani doing standup comedy
Ricci Armani decided to go all in on comedy after Amazon laid him off.

Ricci Armani

The Wix CEO said AI gives engineers 'superpowers.' That means one trait is key for entry-level developers.

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Avishai Abrahami
Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami said that AI equips software engineers with "superpowers."

Wix

12 high-paying jobs that don't need a college degree and are projected to grow over the next decade

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The employment of electrical power-line installers and repairers is expected to increase by 8,400 from 2024 to 2034.

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Executives are coming to terms with AI's slow impact on work

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Francine Katsoudas
"When we asked our employees to take mandatory training for AI," says Francine Katsoudas, chief people, policy, and purpose officer as Cisco, "it actually had a bit of a negative impact."

Riana Daehler

Lawmakers say veterans are paying the price after Department of Veterans Affairs workforce cuts. The VA is pushing back.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs

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