AI's rapid advancement is causing significant job cuts across major companies, with UPS, Google, and BlackRock among those impacted, raising concerns that it could automate 300 million full-time jobs globally by the decade's end. Despite potential benefits, over half of Fortune 500 companies view AI as a substantial risk, particularly in media and technology, where fears of competitive disadvantage and operational challenges loom large. And Ric answers a listener question about the future of investing in XT, bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as a vital next step, building on the success of the iShares Exponential Technologies ETF he launched in 2015, while connecting it to emerging technologies like AI.

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Ric’s bestseller - The Truth About Crypto: https://a.co/d/7PuAkTk

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9/20 Webinar Replay - Q4 Crypto Outlook: What You Need to Know Now: https://dacfp.com/events/q4-crypto-outlook-what-you-need-to-know-now

9/11 Webinar Replay – Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What?: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-poised-to-drop-now-what

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