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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 56 MIN

Is AI Really Taking Our Jobs? — With Noah Smith

from Big Technology Podcast · host Alex Kantrowitz

Noah Smith is a star economics writer behind the “Noahpinion” blog and co-host of the Econ 102 podcast. Smith joins Big Technology to discuss whether generative AI is actually boosting productivity or still waiting for its “electricity moment.” Tune in to hear his contrarian take on the so-called AI jobs apocalypse and how businesses will need to reorganize before the gains show up in earnings. We also cover immigration crackdowns, tariff uncertainty, wage-inequality myths, and how China’s military buildup reshapes economic strategy. Hit play for a sharp, no-hype dive into AI, economics, and geopolitics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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