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Odd Lots

Slack Founder Stewart Butterfield on AI, Software, and the End of the Tech Boom

May 25, 2023
44:40

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Quick takeaways

  • The tech industry is experiencing layoffs and job cuts, raising questions about the overall economic trends and the potential rollback of the pandemic-induced boom.
  • AI is set to transform tech business models, impacting talent and monetary flows, while also augmenting human abilities and revolutionizing communication and decision-making processes.

Deep dives

The impact of tech layoffs and the future of the industry

One of the big questions in the tech industry right now is the impact of layoffs. Tech companies have been facing downsizing and job cuts, but the question is whether this reflects broader economic trends or if it is specific to the tech sector. Another key question is whether the pandemic boom for tech companies is being rolled back and if the excesses of the industry are being addressed. Additionally, there is a growing awareness of the role of AI and how it will shape tech business models in the future, impacting talent and flow of money.

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