AI isn't making us smarter — it's training us to think backward, an innovation theorist says

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John Nosta, founder of the NostaLab think tank
John Nosta, founder of the NostaLab think tank, says AI trains humans to think backward by providing answers before they understand.

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The US military's annual suicide report is missing, and the Pentagon isn't offering any answers

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The Pentagon's annual report on military suicides serves as an important measure of accountability.
The Pentagon's annual report on military suicides serves as an important measure of accountability.

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WEF mapped out 4 AI-driven futures for jobs by 2030, and only one looks good for humanity

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The World Economic Forum says AI will reshape work by 2030 — and only one future avoids major worker displacement.

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Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

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Bill Gurley
Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement.

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Relying too much on AI could quietly damage your confidence — and your career prospects, think tank CEO says

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Mehdi Paryavi
Mehdi Paryavi, CEO of the International Data Center Authority, says overusing AI may make workers look more productive while quietly eroding the confidence and thinking skills their careers depend on.

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The top 5 most common ways people say they're using AI in the workplace

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A new Gallup poll found that 23% of US employees use AI at least a few times per week, while 45% say they use it a few times per year.

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The 'Godmother of AI' says your college diploma is losing power — here's what she looks for instead

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Fei-Fei Li at a reception at St James's Palace in London on November 5, 2025
AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says that fast learners who embrace AI now outshine degree holders in hiring.

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AI is giving workers the illusion of expertise — and quietly making them worse at their jobs

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Iranian AI specialists in a Text and Image processing competition during Iran's 2025 Tech Olympics at Pardis Technology Park, east of Tehran, Iran, on October 28, 2025
AI is making workers feel smarter while quietly eroding their real skills, a new report warns.

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Howard Marks says AI is going to have a 'terrifying' impact on employment — and it goes well past lost paychecks

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Howard Marks of Oaktree
Howard Marks of Oaktree

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  • Howard Marks warned that AI threatens purpose and structure, not just workers' paychecks.
  • He said UBI can't replace the self-worth and identity people get from work.
  • He called AI's employment outlook "terrifying" as jobs and meaning erode.

"Terrifying."

Are you an 'AI creeper?'

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In a recent Anthropic report, 69% of surveyed professionals mentioned the social stigma around using AI tools at work.

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