Techstrong Gang - 8/29/2025

AI is transforming jobs and the economy, with potential risks rising ahead of the upcoming elections. The gang highlights recent layoffs tied to AI adoption, drawing parallels to the industrial revolution, and debates the balance between innovation and disruption.

The team also explores the role of AI in cybersecurity, its power and limitations, and California’s legislative efforts to regulate AI responsibly. Concerns around pro-AI PACs and election influence are raised, underscoring the urgent need for balanced regulation to prevent misinformation and misuse.