Wake Up to Money Is AI coming for your job?
Oct 29, 2025
Mike Williams, owner of Flake Bake, shares firsthand accounts of Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica and his community's response. Maggie Murphy, from Aston Villa Women, discusses the evolving business of women's football, investments, and how AI is revolutionizing operations. Anna MacDonald, an investment manager, provides insights on tech valuations, the surge in AI investments, and its implications for the UK economy. Tom Lakin analyses AI's effect on job trends, emphasizing the shift towards higher-skilled roles while warning about entry-level job losses.
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Personal Account From Jamaica
- Mike Williams described frantic, intermittent WhatsApp contact with family during Hurricane Melissa while they conserved phone battery.
- He reported no light or water in parts of St Catherine but said his relatives were currently safe.
Support Through The Diaspora
- Mike Williams urged the diaspora to donate and support recovery, pointing to an official support site and public donations.
- He highlighted immediate needs due to slow recovery from last year's Beryl storm and urged rapid assistance.
Scale Of The Hurricane's Damage
- Tom Lakin reported Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with extreme damage to infrastructure.
- He estimated around 80% of Jamaica was without electricity and thousands of tourists stranded.