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AI Hype vs. Reality: What's Actually Happening to Work

Will AI replace your job—or simply change it? In this segment, we separate AI hype from reality. We examine why today's AI still struggles with real-world work, the controversy surrounding an AI robot introduced in a New York school district, and why even AI companies admit there's little evidence of widespread job displacement—at least for now. We also explore how AI is quietly reshaping workplaces through hiring freezes, heavier workloads, and changing power dynamics, and why even Silicon Valley workers are increasingly organizing for a voice in how AI is deployed. The future of work isn't…

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