What you need to know about the labor market today

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NOTE: After recording this episode Netflix backed out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery . We discuss the state of the deal prior to this news. For up to date recording, go to ⁠fastcompany.com/news. On today’s episode, cohosts Bryan Lufkin and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, Trump’s State of the Union address, and how Meta’s AI safety specialist lost control of an AI agent. Next Josh and Bryan talk with Fast Company staff writer Pavithra Mohan about layoffs, the impact of AI on the workforce, and other trends in the labor market. And finally, Bryan talks with the author, entrepreneur, and Fast Company contributor Faisal Hoque about what companies get wrong when rolling out AI and how to do it better. To read more of Fast Company’s Work Life coverage, go to fastcompany.com/work-life. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news.

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