In this episode, our slightly annoying AI hosts, Harrison and Harper, dive into the newly released OECD report: Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2024 — The Geography of Generative AI.

They explore the paradox of AI exposure: why workers in the global north face a higher likelihood of job disruption from AI than their counterparts in the global south. What does this mean for industries, labour markets, and the future of work?

Key questions they tackle:

• How does Generative AI impact occupations across different regions?
• Which industries in the global north are most at risk?
• What does the job market of tomorrow look like, and which skills will be indispensable?

🔑 Takeaway: To thrive, you’ll need to boost your tech-fluency and balance it with uniquely human skills. Now more than ever, “Think globally, act locally” is the mantra for navigating this AI-driven world.

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Sources:

OECD (2024) Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2024: The Geography of Generative AI. Paris: OECD Publishing. Available at: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/job-creation-and-local-economic-development-2024_83325127-en.html

Ever feel like AI is more Absolutely Infuriating than Artificial Intelligence? Or maybe you’ve yelled at your screen, “Why won’t my prompts work?!”. You’re not alone. For many, AI seems over-hyped and underwhelming, turning from a promised miracle worker into a source of endless frustration.

In this episode, our intrepid (and slightly annoying) AI hosts tackle the biggest myths and misconceptions that make people curse the day they tried ChatGPT—or any other AI tool. We’ll debunk “magic thinking,” explore why AI often feels like it’s working against you and share actionable tips to help you transform these tools from maddening machines into productivity powerhouses.

Whether you’re struggling with stubborn prompts or just want to understand why AI isn’t quite living up to the hype, this episode will change how you think about—and work with—AI.

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Sources:

Stories in Code on Substack (https://fbavinton.substack.com/)

Is AI transforming creativity sustainably—or just chasing profits? In this episode, our intrepid (and slightly annoying) AI hosts explore how AI impacts the creative industries through economic, environmental, and cultural lenses, guided by the UN's sustainability framework. Can AI balance innovation with equity and resilience, or are we sacrificing long-term progress for short-term gain?

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Sources:

Bradley, J. (2024), AI isn’t about unleashing our imaginations, it’s about outsourcing them. The real purpose is profit, The Guardian, 15 November [online]. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/16/ai-isnt-about-unleashing-our-imaginations-its-about-outsourcing-them-the-real-purpose-is-profit.

Lees, D. (2024), AI could transform film visual effects. But first, the technology needs to address copyright debate, The Conversation [online]. Available at: http://theconversation.com/ai-could-transform-film-visual-effects-but-first-the-technology-needs-to-address-copyright-debate-240348.

United Nations (2024), The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024, United Nations, viewed 14 November 2024, https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2024/.