Is the AI job apocalypse real—or just hype?
In this episode of the Futures Edge, Jim Iuorio and Bobby Iaccino sit down with investor and author Jared Dillian to break down what AI actually means for jobs, markets, and the economy. While headlines predict massive job losses, Jared argues that tech revolutions take time—and often create more opportunities than they destroy.
They also get into whether the market is showing dot-com bubble signs, what’s really driving inflation, where the Fed may be getting it wrong, and where smart money is moving right now. Jared shares how he’s thinking about investing today—including why he’s focused on commodities, energy, and international markets over crowded tech trades.
If you’re trying to understand the AI boom and where markets go next, this is a grounded, no-nonsense conversation.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:12 Sponsors and Upcoming Events
02:11 AI Replacing Jobs: Immediate Impact or Long-Term Process?
03:03 Historical Perspective on Technological Disruptions
04:01 Self-Employment and AI: New Opportunities
05:20 Wealth Concentration and AI-Driven Business Models
08:06 Market Valuations and Bubble Indicators
13:04 Comparing Current Market to 2000 Dot-Com Bubble
16:42 Geopolitical Risks and Oil Prices
20:04 Labor Market Strength and Economic Data
22:33 Is the Market Rally Real or a Bubble?
27:59 Investment Opportunities: Energy, Commodities, and International Stocks
34:05 Best Ways to Invest in Commodities and Emerging Markets
38:03 AI and Tech Stocks: Are We About to Surge?
45:49 Labor Market and Economic Outlook
47:26 Closing Remarks and Book Promotion
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