EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 9 MIN
AI-Washing: When Companies Blame the Machine
from Reflect w/ Ed Fassio · host Ed Fassio
Reflect w/ Ed Fassio — where AI tells the stories that matter. 87,714 AI-linked job cuts in the first five months of 2026 — more than all of 2025 combined. But even Sam Altman admits some companies are 'AI-washing' their layoffs, using AI as a convenient cover for cost-cutting. A Yale-Brookings study found AI hasn't actually reshaped most jobs yet. We unpack the gap between the layoff narrative and the data, what BCG's 50-55% job 'reshaping' forecast really means, and why the skills divide is real but the discourse is broken. Your Move: Separate the signal from the spin in your industry. Invest in skills that complement AI, not compete with it. And question the layoff narrative — not every 'AI did this' story holds up under scrutiny. — Reflect w/ Ed Fassio | reflectpodcast.comSend us Fan Mail Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES: https://www.reflectpodcast.com
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Reflect w/ Ed Fassio — where AI tells the stories that matter. 87,714 AI-linked job cuts in the first five months of 2026 — more than all of 2025 combined. But even Sam Altman admits some companies are 'AI-washing' their layoffs, using AI as a convenient cover for cost-cutting. A Yale-Brookings study found AI hasn't actually reshaped most jobs yet. We unpack the gap between the layoff narrative and the data, what BCG's 50-55% job 'reshaping' forecast really means, and why the skills divide i...
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