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Feb 2025
42m 18s

Insiders React: AI Killing Junior Jobs +...

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
About this episode

Are you prepared for a world where humanoid robots work alongside us? It's not science fiction anymore – it's happening now, and faster than you might think.

In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive into the latest developments in robotics, AI, and the changing landscape of work and entrepreneurship. They explore how major tech companies are investing heavily in humanoid robots and what it means for the future of various industries.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover why companies like Apple, Meta, and Google are betting big on humanoid robots
  • Learn about the potential impact of AI on junior roles, especially in software engineering
  • Understand the challenges and opportunities created by the rapid advancement of AI and robotics
  • Explore the massive value creation potential arising from shifts in regulations, technology, and culture
  • Gain insights on how to position yourself and your business to thrive in this new era
  • Hear perspectives on Elon Musk's latest AI venture, Grok, and its place in the competitive landscape
  • Consider the broader societal implications of these technological advancements


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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv

Work 1:1 with Chris:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://chrissaad.com/advisory/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Chris on Linkedin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Yaniv on Linkedin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Credits

Editor:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Content Strategist: Carolina Franco 

Intro Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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