AI Layoffs Surge | U.S. Stocks Rally on AI Bets | Jobs & Growth Explained

AI is no longer confined to research labs—it’s cutting jobs even as it supercharges Wall Street. In this episode of the Disruptive Technologies Podcast, host Nikodemus unpacks:

CBS News’ new labor data showing AI-driven layoffs across everyday roles.

Reuters & The Economic Times reporting record-high U.S. stock futures as Meta, Microsoft & co. credit AI for rock-solid earnings.

The Washington Post’s macro analysis projecting up to a 0.7% GDP boost next year from AI spending.

Join us as we explore how “creative destruction” is reshaping work, why investors are pouring billions into automation, and what this means for workers, policymakers, and the economy. We’ll discuss the urgency of reskilling, the limits of regulation, and how open markets can drive both innovation and inclusive growth.

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