EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 26 MIN
Weekly Set - Symon's PSA: AI Hype, Job Cuts, and the Future of Work
from A Digital Strategy Podcast · host Marcello Gortana, Symon Oliver
In this episode, Symon and Marcello dive into the messy intersections of AI, algorithms, and work culture:The rise (and fatigue) of formulaic LinkedIn postsHow AI is shaping content, and why quality often gets buried under quantityAWS' take on why replacing junior devs with AI is "the dumbest idea"Anxiety around AI detectors, writing styles, and online discourseLayoffs, risk, and the snake-oil element of new SaaS toolsSecurity pitfalls, vibe-coded apps, and the Tea app breachWhy non-experts might build the most surprising (and dangerous) things with AISam Altman's "fast fashion era of SaaS" and what it means for tech's futureExpect a mix of critique, humour, and perspective. All grounded in the realities of design, development, and running a business today. LinksYou can learn more about Tennis at our website. Be sure to follow us at LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Twitter
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A candid 30-minute conversation between Symon and Marcello about algorithms, AI in the workplace, and the "fast fashion" era of SaaS. From LinkedIn rage-bait to AWS' stance on junior developers, they unpack hype, anxiety, and what democratized AI means for small teams, security, and creativity.
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