Austin Nellessen joins to talk about my newly published piece in his Substack, ATLAS. By the end, I *think* that I have convinced him to be “Team Responsible AI startups” (bonus points if they are DC-based!).
Plus, we break down what’s hype and what’s reality about a pressing AI paradox: Young professionals need to learn how to use a tool that is rapidly displacing the very jobs they need to advance career-wise.
My full piece: “How should businesses pursue Responsible AI? Look to startups” ATLAS (2025)
Catherine’s piece: “How AI is rewriting the career ladder” Aurix (2025)
Show notes
“What happens when AI replaces workers?” TIME (2025)
“AI is keeping recent college grads out of work” Axios (2025)
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