AI Won't Take Your Job — But Someone Using AI Will
The real threat isn't robots replacing humans. It's humans who learn AI tools outpacing those who don't.
In-depth coverage, analysis, and updates on Opinion in AI and tech. 14 articles on AI Pulse.
The real threat isn't robots replacing humans. It's humans who learn AI tools outpacing those who don't.
The tech industry's obsession with the AI label is diluting the term and confusing everyone. Let's be honest about what's actually intelligent.
Wall Street rewards 'efficiency,' executives chase stock buybacks, and AI is a convenient scapegoat. The layoff machine has deeper drivers.
Llama, DeepSeek, Mistral, and Qwen are catching up to closed models. The implications are enormous.
Not factory workers. Not truck drivers. The first jobs AI is actually replacing are the ones with email, meetings, and spreadsheets.
We've been so focused on the threats that we're missing the most exciting part: AI is already changing lives for the better.
The junior dev entry ramp is disappearing. But new paths are emerging for those who adapt.
Your smart thermostat isn't AI. Your email filter isn't AI. Let's talk about what actually qualifies.
Cherry-picked examples, perfect conditions, and invisible prompt engineering. The gap between demos and reality has never been wider.
Enterprise adoption is slower than expected. Usage drops after free trials. What went wrong with the AI feature everyone was supposed to love?
Every SaaS product is a 'database wrapper.' Every mobile app is a 'smartphone wrapper.' Building on infrastructure is what software companies do.
The headlines scream automation apocalypse. The data tells a different story—at least for now.
We're all learning a new kind of judgment. It's harder than it looks.
The existential risk crowd is loud, but the evidence for imminent AI catastrophe is thin.