Navigating Tech Manufacturing and Job Dynamics

This chapter explores the challenges Apple faces in relocating its iPhone manufacturing from China, emphasizing the implications of supply chain dependencies and tariff impacts on small tech firms. It also examines Google's discontinuation of support for certain Nest thermostats and the rise of Chinese AI startup Manus, highlighting concerns over smart device longevity and shifts in job demand in the tech sector. The discussion emphasizes the evolving landscape of AI-related roles, suggesting a need for workforce adaptation amid changing technological advancements.