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The Bullshit Job Singularity: Why AI Might Not Destroy Jobs, But Could Make Them Bullshittier
Article Feb 12, 2026

The Bullshit Job Singularity: Why AI Might Not Destroy Jobs, But Could Make Them Bullshittier

My thesis is that AI — despite its potential to dramatically increase productivity — will not destroy jobs, but increase the number of bullshit jobs and make current bullshit jobs even bullshittier.
Matt Swayne 6 min read
Gates Proposes Robot Tax and 'Human Reserved' Jobs
Mindbytes Aug 26, 2026

Gates Proposes Robot Tax and 'Human Reserved' Jobs

Bill Gates warns AI could be "the worst source of injustice". He proposes taxing robots and reserving some jobs for humans including delivering an incurable disease diagnosis.

Linsey Smith 2 min read
So your new ‘co‑worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human‑machine relationship
Article May 11, 2026

So your new ‘co‑worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human‑machine relationship

If you understand how your agent behaves, you’ll be able to be more productive working with them, and be in a better position to avoid risks.
Republished from The Conversation 7 min read
Relentless telework
Community Feb 11, 2026

Relentless telework

Telework has stopped being a perk and become a basic condition of workplace hygiene. 

Eduardo Martínez de la Fe 2 min read
Will AI Replace Programmers? A Look at the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
News Mar 10, 2023

Will AI Replace Programmers? A Look at the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence

Is AI replacing programmers? Explore the history and advancements of AI, and the future of programming.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
The AI that never sleeps
Community May 11, 2026

The AI that never sleeps

Human-machine collaboration: Human minds for abstraction, context and adaptive intuition; machines for scale, continuity and the uninterrupted maintenance.

Eduardo Martínez de la Fe 3 min read
The most in-demand skill is something only humans can do" - Why Management is the Key to the Future of Work
News Feb 16, 2023

The most in-demand skill is something only humans can do" - Why Management is the Key to the Future of Work

Lewis Farrell 1 min read
How AI-powered chatbots are revolutionizing the legal industry
News Feb 16, 2023

How AI-powered chatbots are revolutionizing the legal industry

Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Microsoft and AFL-CIO: Shaping the AI Workforce Together
Mindbytes Dec 15, 2023

Microsoft and AFL-CIO: Shaping the AI Workforce Together

??‍♂️ Microsoft partners with AFL-CIO ??. Aiming to shape AI's impact on the workforce, they focus on worker rights, AI education, and job security. #AIandLabor #FutureOfWork ??️

Lewis Farrell 2 min read
Escalating the AI Talent War: OpenAI's Million-Dollar Attraction
Mindbytes Nov 15, 2023

Escalating the AI Talent War: OpenAI's Million-Dollar Attraction

?? OpenAI offers up to $10M ? to lure Google's AI talent! Valued at $86B, they're on a hiring spree for AI safety and innovation. ??? #AIRevolution.

Lewis Farrell 2 min read