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The AI Job Market Paradox: Record Layoffs, Record Vacancies
In 2026, companies blamed AI for a rising share of layoffs — while software engineering job openings hit a three-year high. Both numbers are real. Here's what's actually happening underneath them.
August 7, 2026
8 min read
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The AI Bubble Isn't Popping — It's Leaking. And That's Better for Everyone
Bubbles pop when pressure builds faster than value can form underneath. The dot-com crash happened because there was nothing underneath. AI is different — the value is real, it's just not where the money went. What's happening now isn't a pop. It's a pressure release.
April 10, 2026
5 min read