Summary

This page offers news and information about trends in artificial intelligence (AI) as well as some background and context.

Commentary

Robots and automation have been able to replace humans in manufacturing, shipping, transportation, warehouse work, and other tasks.

Artificial intelligence seems to be capable of replacing much human thought labor. Already we see AI systems capable of reading scripts and delivering high-quality presentations. People who previously modeled for stock photography have been replaced by convincing AI humans. Also, the photographers are no longer needed.

Recently, billboards in San Francisco boldly stated “Stop Hiring Humans” in what appeared to be a promotion for AI services. [Learn More]

AI services increase the productivity of individual employees, allowing only a few people to do the work of many. Some people who are knowledge resources within organizations or companies can now be directly replaced with AI making it possible to quickly assemble information in an intelligent, concise, and actionable presentation.

Some estimates indicate that half of all white-collar jobs will be eliminated by AI. [Sources: Business Insider and ZDNET]

I’ve noticed with my own work, that AI-enhanced search results save me a considerable amount of time, reducing the cost of what people pay for me to solve a technical challenge or research a product purchase decision.

For business owners, robotics and artificial intelligence can increase productivity and profits, while reducing costs — more income and fewer people to share it with.

There has been a long-awaited expectation that the wealth of a few people at the top will trickle down to the many who are at the bottom — something first called “trickle-down economics” about 100 years ago. Unfortunately, that has yet to materialize. It’s not yet clear what will become of the many millions of people who may lose their jobs in the future to AI.

The videos below explains more and offers some suggestions to those heading into career paths that seem poised to be replaced by AI.

AI News

PBS NewsHour (14 Nov 2025)

PBS News’ Tim McPhillips spoke to Erik Brynjolfsson, the Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab to break down 3 things to know about this current wave of corporate layoffs. [Source]

Geoffrey Hinton via Bloomberg (2 Nov 2025)

“A year after winning the Nobel Prize for his work related to machine learning, Geoffrey Hinton, the “Godfather of AI,” is sounding the alarm. He says that artificial intelligence could one day outsmart and overpower its creators. Hinton warns that tech giants are moving too fast, that global cooperation is needed, and that we may need a “Chernobyl moment” to take the danger seriously. From mass job losses to loss of control, Hinton says humanity’s survival depends on how we act now.” [Source: Bloomberg on YouTube, 2 Nov 2025]

Steven Bartlett (4 Sep 2025)

AI could end humanity, and we’re completely unprepared. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy reveals how AI will take 99% of jobs, why Sam Altman is ignoring safety, and how we’re heading toward global collapse…or even World War III. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI. He is also the author of books such as, Considerations on the AI Endgame: Ethics, Risks and Computational Frameworks.

PBS (3 Sep 2025)

AI is reshaping the workplace as companies are turning to it as a substitute for hiring, raising questions about the future of the job market. For many, there is uncertainty about the jobs their children will have. Robert Reich, the Labor Secretary under President Clinton and professor at Berkeley, joined Geoff Bennett to discuss his new essay, “How your kids will make money in a world of AI.”

CNN (27 Jul 2025)

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates sat down with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria to discuss what an AI-driven future may look like, and how AI can help the developing world.