Gen Z Using AI for Polywork, Cyber Crime Losses Spike, Copilot’s AI Oops

Artificial intelligence is working for and against Gen Z, hindering their first job searches while also enabling them to manage workloads as they engage in polywork. Gene Marks looks at the latest trend of the new generation of workers, as well as what this eventually could mean for the labor market. In other news, cybercrime is costly – nearly $22 billion in losses in 2025, according to an FBI report. Gene suggests training and other precautionary steps for businesses. Plus, a Microsoft mea culpa. Its Copilot AI terms of service state it is not reliable and should not be used for important decisions, but the tech giant claimed those were out of date. Do your due diligence. Listen to the podcast. 

Topics: 00:00 – Introduction 00:18 – Gen Z, AI, and Polywork 02:28 – Cyber Crime Financial Costs 05:55 – Microsoft’s Copilot “mistake” 08:35 – Episode Wrap-up

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