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Vox looks at why it feels like people are more impolite than ever. "It’s a question, a lingering suspicion that has bedeviled nearly every generation: Are the kids these days getting more rude, more brash, more grossly unapologetic?" writes Allie Volpe. https://lnkd.in/dGyyVndQ

Want to AI-proof your career? Or at least worry less about an AI-jobs-apocalypse? Then please listen to my discussion with Harvard Professor (and now Dean of Harvard College) David Deming. Prof. Deming is an expert in the impact of new technologies on jobs. He has studied the major tech transitions of the past 150 years. And he has found two patterns: 1) Forecasters often overestimate job losses from new technologies, in part because they don't factor in all the new jobs the technologies and broader economy create. 2) Despite massive jobs losses in sectors like farming and telecommunications (operators, switchers) from the adoption of new technologies, the number of jobs in the economy has continued to grow. Prof. Deming and I discussed the AI jobs-apocalypse predictions and the history of technology's impact on jobs on this week's episode of "Solutions." https://lnkd.in/eWVe6ZPY Prof. Deming believes that AI will create a lot of disruption (and opportunity), but he is not yet seeing evidence that it will cause anything like cataclysmic impact that some corporate executives and Silicon Valley VCs are predicting — especially in the next few years. He also thinks there are ways we can all protect our jobs and careers from disruption caused by AI. Some key points: - The biggest technology-jobs-disruption in the last 150 was not the Internet or computers. It was farming mechanization. In 1890, 40% of US workers worked on farms. Now only 2% do. Meanwhile the number of jobs has continued to grow steadily. - In the early 2000s, researchers predicted computers would eliminate 40% of jobs. Hasn't happened. Doesn't mean it won't happen this time, but has never happened before. - The adoption of generative AI is very rapid, but we are not seeing major job dislocation yet. This is in part because it takes companies a long time to change business practices. As a result, even if AI does end up having an enormous impact on jobs, the transition will likely take longer than people think. - AI will augment and change many jobs without replacing them. A recent study, in fact, showed that teams that use AI to analyze questions and make decisions AI perform better than teams that don't. The "AI colleague" acts as another smart voice in the mix. - We can ease the AI jobs transition by investing in vocational training that teaches necessary skills and also prepares students for an uncertain future. - Everyone on college campuses is already using AI. We need to stop denying that, or branding it "cheating," and start changing education to take advantage of it. - Prof. Deming's advice to students is the same as it has always been: Figure out what kind of work you love doing and then become an expert at it. https://lnkd.in/eEDDVyz9

Video is reshaping how B2B brands connect with audiences as 81% of marketing leaders say that video is the new language of the internet. 🎥 To meet this demand, we’re continuing to accelerate our investment in video by welcoming new global publishers to BrandLink, including BBC Studios, BNR Nieuwsradio, TED Conferences, The Economist, and Vox Media. Check out the value these publishers are finding in BrandLink here: https://lnkd.in/gSCpvD2K

So excited to partner with Bella to continue building out the Fashion Neurosis universe. This show is redefining what a podcast can look and feel like - it is a total pleasure to watch and listen to.

Vox Media today announced that fashion designer Bella Freud is bringing her cult-favorite video podcast, Fashion Neurosis, to the Vox Media Podcast Network. Known for its innovative film-inspired visual approach, the show captures the beautiful neuroses, obsessions, and inspirations that shape the world’s most compelling minds, with guests that have included cultural luminaries like Lorde, Marina Abramović, Cate Blanchett, Christian Louboutin, Rick Owens, and many more. The partnership comes on the heels of a period of expansion for Vox Media's podcast network, which has added over 15 new shows in the last two years. Read more in The Information: https://lnkd.in/eCT2QfhE Or on our corporate site: https://lnkd.in/eYUxqYzy

It's that time! SXSW has officially opened voting for PanelPicker 2026. Vox Media has submitted three big ideas from different areas of the business - from how publishers adapt journalism for television and how to produce compelling, branded theatrical films to the rise of creators in audio. Be sure to vote through August 26th. See you in Austin! https://lnkd.in/gnpP5Fpu https://lnkd.in/gQ86dDJ3 https://lnkd.in/gicyma2p

Vox Media is partnering with Business Insider co-founder and former CEO Henry Blodget on a new podcast, Solutions with Henry Blodget, which will tackle some of the most pressing challenges of modern life – from AI risk and climate change to burnout and the loneliness epidemic – with an emphasis on practical, achievable solutions. New episodes of the show will be out weekly on Mondays on audio and video platforms. Read more about the show and what inspired Blodget to return to media almost two decades after launching Business Insider in SEMAFOR and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eXPtbZBm

Eater is celebrating 20 years at the center of food culture with its biggest event yet: Eater Off Menu, happening September 20 in NYC presented by Capital One. The immersive food experience will feature top chefs, buzzy restaurants, and a look back at two decades of dining trends and culinary moments. Tickets are on sale now: https://lnkd.in/gDj6g94W 

SB Nation, our pioneering sports brand built for fans, has debuted a major redesign, reimagining the site experience across its nearly 200 vibrant fan communities. Key to the redesign are features that put SB Nation’s loyal users front and center, along with a premium advertising experience. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dU-swAiS

This Thursday, August 7, join us in NYC for a live Vox Explainer event presented by Verizon Business. Hosted by Vox’s VP of Development and Chief of Staff Nisha Chittal, this live panel at NeueHouse Madison Square will feature a panel conversation with successful entrepreneurs on how they drive business transformation. Tickets are free, reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gnBttSvC