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Jul 2024
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AI and the paradox of self-replacing wor...

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AI is disrupting the ways we work so this week, we bring you a TED Talks Daily episode that we think will bring you a fresh perspective. Tune in for a TED Talk exploring the introduction of AI into the workforce and what embracing technological progress means for the people who could be replaced. 

This talk is from another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, TED Talks Daily. It's a show that gives you the latest TED talks in audio every week day to ignite your curiosity and learn something new. You can listen to TED Talks Daily wherever you get your podcasts.

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