Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Axios CEO Jim VandeHei shares the blunt AI advice he recently wrote to his family, and why he believes every worker, parent, and student needs to engage with artificial intelligence now.

He explains how AI is already reshaping work, what employers are quietly preparing for, and why using AI doesn’t mean giving up creativity or your voice.

He also discusses the promise and risks of AI, what this moment means for the next generation, and why choosing not to engage may be the biggest risk of all.

Timestamps:
0:00 The letter Jim wrote his family about AI
0:58 What AI leaders see that most people don’t
1:45 Why some jobs may not exist in a year or two
2:24 Building an AI app in 90 minutes
3:18 Does AI kill creativity?
4:03 How AI helped launch a podcast plan
4:46 The promise, the risks, and why engagement matters

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