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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 57 MIN

How to GET and KEEP a job in the Age of A.I.

from The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed · host Mary Ito

Whether you’re an employee or a business, large or small, you’ve probably been wondering if you can keep up with AI.   And that’s because “today, AI is the least powerful it will ever be in our lifetime.”  Those prophetic words are from researcher Simon Blanchette.  So how we prepare for the jobs we want, keep the jobs we have,  and maintain the viability of the businesses we run?  And how do students educate themselves for the future?  He believes there’s no job that won’t be affected by AI.  Listen to what Simon says about the future of work and our evolving relationship with artificial intelligence INFO ON GUEST:Simon Blanchette is a Faculty Lecturer with the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University.https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/simon-blanchetteHis article on Canada’s “A.I. for All” strategy:  https://theconversation.com/canadas-ai-for-all-strategy-has-ambitious-growth-targets-but-it-falls-short-on-workers-and-the-environment-284648We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993 

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Whether you’re an employee or a business, large or small, you’ve probably been wondering if you can keep up with AI. And that’s because “today, AI is the least powerful it will ever be in our lifetime.” Those prophetic words are from researcher Simon Blanchette. So how we prepare for the jobs we want, keep the jobs we have, and maintain the viability of the businesses we run? And how do students educate themselves for the future? He believes there’s...

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