This episode covers 2026 being the year AI gets its own workforce. Key points:

• Gartner predicts 15% of strategic decisions will be made by AI within 2 years (up from 0%)
• Microsoft is giving AI agents employee identities (on org charts!)
• Agentic AI explained: teams of AI agents assigned tasks, working autonomously
• New jobs emerging: "agent managers" who oversee AI teams
• Physical/care jobs have a window but it's not indefinite
• Advice: Learn to manage agents now, build your own virtual team

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This episode discusses whether AI layoffs are real or just companies using AI as a scapegoat for stock bumps. Key points:

• Oxford Economics study: only 4.5% of layoffs are actually AI-related
• Most companies are in a "test bed phase" with AI
• The "eye of the storm" metaphor: real disruption is coming in 3-4 quarters
• Ryan Dahl (Node.js creator) declared "the era of humans writing code is over"
• Advice: "If you want to be irreplaceable, multiply yourself"

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Summary
Dive into the evolving world of project management as AI and automation reshape the job landscape. Discover tips for PM survival, learn about the shift from supervision to orchestration, and get expert advice on adapting to this tech-centric future. Plus, practical tools and resources for those already affected by the changing tides.

Key Points
• AI's growing impact on Project Managers
• PMs need to embrace orchestration roles
• Up-skilling is crucial for job security
• The future PM manages projects and AI
• Free and paid resources for PMs adjusting to AI