AI Layoffs and the New Machine Economy: What You’re Not Hearing About the ‘Productivity Boom’

On this urgent episode of the Hard Asset Money Show, Christian Briggs strips the hype from the AI revolution and explains what it really means for your job, your portfolio, and the broader economy. From software copilots to physical robotics, AI is now automating work across medicine, law, accounting, logistics, aviation, and the home—driving a wave of layoffs that’s only just begun. Briggs breaks down why this isn’t a dot-com rerun: it’s a structural shift powered by massive data centers, semiconductors, and autonomous systems—with real risks, including black-box decisioning, skill erosion, and the concentration of power in a handful of platforms. Most importantly, he lays out where the economic value is likely to accrue (compute, power, metals, and secure data infrastructure), how workers can future-proof with AI-native skills, and why owning real assets can hedge the volatility of the machine age. It’s not just about technology—it’s about survival strategies in a world where your next boss might be an algorithm.