Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered if AI is really coming for your job or if you're just funding a billionaire's gamble?
Nick unpacks the shocking truths behind the tech industry’s AI frenzy—spoiler alert: it’s more smoke and mirrors than Silicon Valley’s latest miracle.
In this video, you will learn:
The real cost of AI infrastructure and who’s really winning
Why layoffs disguised as “AI restructuring” might just be a giant financial cover-up
The jaw-dropping math that shows AI investments might be a trillion-dollar gamble
How big tech is using humans as “fuel” for their AI projects—without any ROI
The stark contrast between historical tech innovations and the current AI bubble
📌 Source
NDTV Profit
ndtvprofit.com/technology/harder-to-justify-uber-s-andrew-macdonald-to-nvidia-s-bryan-catanzaro-raise-alarm-over-ai-costs-11553263
Our Mission
Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing.
Timestamps:
00:00- Your job wasn’t taken by AI, your salary a casualty of big tech’s electric bill
02:16 - The fake narrative of AI replacing human labor, exposed by investigative journalism
04:14 - Shrinking profit margins and the rising costs of AI at NVIDIA and Uber
05:18 - The math of AI: a $3 trillion gamble just to break even—welcome to the casino
08:09 - Top CEOs admit AI isn’t paying off—yet the hype continues
09:22 - NVIDIA’s VP drops a bombshell: human labor costs less than powering AI models
16:04 - Final thoughts: your job isn’t AI’s target—your paycheck is just collateral damage.
Find Nick Thompson here:
Instagram: instagram.com/nthompson513 | instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation
YouTube: youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13
UCAN Foundation: theucanfoundation.org
Website: engagewithnick.com
Ever wondered if AI is really coming for your job or if you're just funding a billionaire's gamble?
Nick unpacks the shocking truths behind the tech industry’s AI frenzy—spoiler alert: it’s more smoke and mirrors than Silicon Valley’s latest miracle.
In this video, you will learn:
The real cost of AI infrastructure and who’s really winning
Why layoffs disguised as “AI restructuring” might just be a giant financial cover-up
The jaw-dropping math that shows AI investments might be a trillion-dollar gamble
How big tech is using humans as “fuel” for their AI projects—without any ROI
The stark contrast between historical tech innovations and the current AI bubble
📌 Source
NDTV Profit
ndtvprofit.com/technology/harder-to-justify-uber-s-andrew-macdonald-to-nvidia-s-bryan-catanzaro-raise-alarm-over-ai-costs-11553263
Our Mission
Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing.
Timestamps:
00:00- Your job wasn’t taken by AI, your salary a casualty of big tech’s electric bill
02:16 - The fake narrative of AI replacing human labor, exposed by investigative journalism
04:14 - Shrinking profit margins and the rising costs of AI at NVIDIA and Uber
05:18 - The math of AI: a $3 trillion gamble just to break even—welcome to the casino
08:09 - Top CEOs admit AI isn’t paying off—yet the hype continues
09:22 - NVIDIA’s VP drops a bombshell: human labor costs less than powering AI models
16:04 - Final thoughts: your job isn’t AI’s target—your paycheck is just collateral damage.
Find Nick Thompson here:
Instagram: instagram.com/nthompson513 | instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation
YouTube: youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13
UCAN Foundation: theucanfoundation.org
Website: engagewithnick.com
