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[Post 1497] Is AI Really To Blame For Recent Layoffs? | Talking Point Forum
By Sonicericsg  •  July 21, 2026
Summary Artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces at breakneck speed—but is it also taking away jobs? As companies race to adopt AI, workers are asking a question that hits close to home: Will AI replace me? In this special Talking Point Forum, host Diana Ser brings together workers who lost their jobs during recent retrenchments, industry leaders, AI experts and labour representatives to unpack one of the biggest workplace anxieties of our time. Through emotional first-hand accounts, frank debate and practical demonstrations, the forum explores whether AI is truly to blame for layoffs, why some companies are getting the transition wrong, and what it really takes to stay relevant in an AI-powered economy. From busting myths about AI literacy to showing how anyone can build AI-powered tools in minutes, the discussion reveals that the future of work isn't just about technology—it's about people, skills and adapting with confidence. As AI...
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By Sonicericsg
Hi everyone, I'm soniceric, my real name is of course not soniceric, it's just Ericsson :) The reason I name this blog as soniceric is a word play on the brand of "sony Ericsson" hence soniceric(geddit?) I am currently a 22 years old nsf who is about to ord soon and receiving a paltry ns allowance of $800 per month. To date, I have managed to save more than 10k and have already use the money for various purpose(emergency fund, peer to peer lending,posb invest saving and stocks, trading etc).
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