EYES ON: AI Layoffs are an expensive lie, Families are skipping meals to save money, IL has a universal healthcare bill in the state senate

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on. Big AI Lie EXPOSED! Why Your Job Isn't the Real Target   Ever wondered if AI is really coming for your job or if you're just funding a billionaire's gamble?    Nick unpacks the shocking truths behind the tech industry's AI frenzy—spoiler alert: it's more smoke and mirrors than Silicon Valley's latest miracle.   📌 Source   NDTV Profit   https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/harder-to-justify-uber-s-andrew-macdonald-to-nvidia-s-bryan-catanzaro-raise-alarm-over-ai-costs-11553263    Why Americans Are Skipping Meals in a 'Booming' Economy | Here`s Why   The economy looks strong on paper. So why are millions of Americans skipping meals just to survive?   In this video, you'll learn why Americans Are Skipping Meals in a 'Booming' Economy.   📌 Source   CNN Business: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/economy/us-food-insecurity-economic-sentiment   This Illinois Bill Would Replace Private Health Insurance | SB 2873   Illinois SB 2873 could completely transform healthcare by replacing private insurance with universal coverage.   Will Illinois become the first state to prove healthcare can be treated as a right instead of a business?   📌 Source   My Stateline https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/universal-health-care-proposal-in-illinois-senate-would-eliminate-private-insurance-cover-undocumented-migrants/    Our Mission   Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the Eyes Wide Open weekly round-up   01:19 - Big AI Lie EXPOSED! Why Your Job Isn't the Real Target   13:34 - Why Americans Are Skipping Meals in a 'Booming' Economy   22:59 -  This Illinois Bill Would Replace Private Health Insurance Find Nick Thompson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/  | https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/    UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/