AI Boom or Bust? Decoding the JOLTs Surge and the Future of Work in 2026

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AI Boom or Bust? Decoding the JOLTs Surge and the Future of Work in 2026

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Recent JOLTs data shows U.S. job openings surging to 7.6 million in April 2026, driven largely by a massive spike in professional and business services—fueling speculation that AI is creating more demand than it destroys. This episode explores the dual realities of AI’s impact: jobs lost to automation, new roles exploding in tech and data, and the reshaping of millions of positions in between. We examine optimistic projections of net job growth alongside concerns over displacement, skills gaps, and economic uncertainty to help listeners navigate the transforming labor market

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