The AI/XR Podcast May 2nd, 2025 ft. Joan Bajorek, author of Your AI Roadmap

In the latest episode of the AI/XR Podcast, the hosts engage in a dynamic panel discussion featuring guest Joan Bajorek, author of Your AI Roadmap. The conversation opens with a recap of recent corporate earnings, highlighting Meta's success and the competitive landscape involving Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Bajorek shares her personal experiences with job displacement in the AI sector, emphasizing the need for individuals to adapt their careers in the face of AI advancements. She outlines strategies for resilience, such as building a personal brand, networking, and diversifying income streams. The panel addresses the economic implications of AI, advocating for the development of micro-businesses over reliance on gig work, and raises concerns about public awareness regarding AI’s impact on employment. Discussions also touch upon financial education, the potential need for Universal Basic Income, and the challenges some individuals may face in adapting to AI changes. Also, Charlie is giving away tickets to AWE in Long Beach June 10 -12th. That's a $900 value. Contact him via charliefink.com. First come, first served. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.