This podcast episode of AI & Consciousness, covers several topics related to AI's impact on society, including its influence on various industries, the economy, and global politics.

AI and the Future of Work

The podcast highlights the rise of "slop fixers," freelancers who refine AI-generated content like art and code. This trend raises questions about the future of creativity, intellectual property, and job displacement. The gig economy is also discussed, with startups like Klarna facing high loan default rates and companies like Salesforce laying off thousands of employees due to increased automation.