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COMMUNITY PICK · 26 OCTOBER 2026

@nntaleb: AI will show up in hiring before it shows up in layoffs

26 October 2026, 12:00 · 1 source · Curated by Sara Simeone

Nassim Taleb argues that existing jobs are 'sticky', so the first sign of AI's impact will be companies hiring fewer people for new roles rather than letting current staff go.

Why it mattersWorth watching in your own business and clients: the real question isn't 'who do we replace?' but 'what will we no longer need to hire for?' That's where training your current team pays off.

Curated by Sara Simeone as part of our human editorial coverage. The original sources are linked below; curation is distinct from a Hype or Fact? assessment.

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