Topic: Automated Calls

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Episode 1850 1:27:59 - 1:32:14

1850: Error Bars

Andrew Yang on AI Job Displacement, Call Centers

Andrew Yang warns that AI is on a "hockey stick" growth curve that will decimate entry-level white-collar jobs, particularly in call centers. He notes that the hiring of recent computer science graduates has fallen sharply as companies shift their budgets from human labor to "compute" and AI tokens.

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Episode 1238

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California Stay-at-Home Extension, Alameda County Automated Calls

California officials extended stay-at-home orders through May 31, 2020, despite low mortality and case counts in many areas. Residents in Alameda County reported receiving automated phone calls requiring them to press a button to acknowledge receipt of the new lockdown instructions. Critics suggest the continued shutdown in Democratic-led states may be tied to political strategy or future bailout requests.