In today's episode, we are exploring an interesting shift in corporate hiring philosophy from Shopify, highlighted by a policy directive from CEO Tobi Lütke. As reported by CNBC, Lütke instructed managers that requests for increased headcount must now be preceded by proof that the intended role cannot be fulfilled by Artificial Intelligence. This piece examines why this development could potentially signals a fundamental change in how businesses value human labor versus AI capabilities, setting a precedent that could reshape workforce dynamics and the skills required for future employment.

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