Sarah O’Connor
Employment columnist at the Financial Times and presenter of The Economics Show, guiding conversations and interviewing guest experts on economic and social policy.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 40min
Tech in 2026: Inside the AI bubble
George Hammond, a venture capital correspondent at the Financial Times, reveals the origins of the AI bubble and potential market corrections. Melissa Heikkilä, the AI correspondent, discusses the nuances between language models and broader AI, while Sarah O'Connor, an insightful columnist, highlights the implications for labor markets. They delve into the inherent errors of LLMs, the challenges for startups, and the mixed predictions for AI's role in 2026. Will AI transform tasks or displace jobs? The conversation raises pressing questions about the future of work in an AI-driven world.
Nov 21, 2023 • 30min
Understanding economics: why it matters for your money
Sarah O’Connor, an FT columnist focused on economics and the evolving job market, joins Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, for an insightful discussion. They tackle pressing economic issues like inflation's impact on purchasing power and the financial challenges facing homeowners amid rising interest rates. The conversation also touches on the financial resilience of Generation Alpha, the importance of financial education, and the complexities of student debt and housing for freelancers.
