Will AI Take My Job? w/ Matthew Rouse (LST #138)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #138 with Matthew Rouse. Lately, layoffs have become the order of the day. Companies are replacing people with AI to cut costs and increase efficiency. As a result, many people are afraid for their jobs. But the truth is ,AI isn’t the devil it’s been painted to be. It has its good, bad, and ugly sides. Matthew Rouse, author, digital marketing expert, and self-proclaimed “AI Chicken Wrangler,” joins Ben Albert on the podcast to tackle one of today’s hottest questions: Will AI take my job? Matthew Rouse, author, digital marketing expert, and self-proclaimed “AI Chicken Wrangler,” joins Ben Albert on the podcast to tackle one of today’s hottest questions: Will AI take my job? From the rise of fully automated, AI-generated podcasts to the impact of machine learning on everything from technical support to farm labor, Ben and Matthew dive deep into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, communicate, and even socialize. They explore both the promise and pitfalls of AI, sharing personal stories and real-world examples of AI’s growing influence in editing, transcribing, and even job searching. Matt also reveals key insights from his new book, Will AI Take My Job 2? discussing not just which jobs are at risk, but also how we can partner with AI to stay ahead. This episode brings a candid look at the “good, the bad, and the ugly” future that technology might bring. Grab your notebook and pen, you’ll want to take notes for this tech-driven future. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Trailer [01:09] Will AI take my job? [04:21] AI-generated podcasts [07:20] Bot conversations [14:08] Jobs AI is guaranteed to take [18:08] The ugly [21:02] The bad [24:35] The good [25:55] AI in farming [27:39] Grab Matthew’s book Will AI Take My Job 2? Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Will-AI-Take-Job-Organizations-ebook/dp/B0FNNKV5GL Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/ [30:11] Training AI for the future [32:23] The AI Chicken Wrangler [34:41] Controversial AI takes [37:46] Transparency in AI [40:45] Household robots [45:23] Connect with Matthew Rouse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/ Website: https://matthewrouse.com/ [46:41] Partnering with AI Key Takeaways:   • “50% of people surveyed said they do not want to listen to AI-created podcasts.” ~Matthew Rouse [09:39] • If the point with AI is to get information across, it's fine. But if the point is to have a human connection with people, then no. ~Matthew Rouse [06:49] • “In my world, almost 100% of businesses are using AI.” ~Matthew Rouse [17:35] • “If we think for one minute that there isn’t going to be automation or robots everywhere soon, then we’re fooling ourselves.” ~Matthew Rouse [22:20] • The good side is that AI creates tons of new jobs and opportunities, ones people actually like better which increases prosperity for everyone. ~Matthew Rouse [24:36] • “The best way to stay relevant is partnering with AI.” ~Matthew Rouse [34:44] • “The amount of power and usage for the amount of output you get from AI drops by almost 90% a year.” ~Matthew Rouse [36:50] People Mentioned and Other Resources: 1. Will AI take my Job 2? 2. Digital Marketing Masters Podcast Keep In Touch with Matthew Rouse: Website: https://matthewrouse.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmrouse/  — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/  – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/