Under the Radar: Navigating AI Disruption

Careers and Gigs that aren’t quite on the radar (Yet!)

Breaking: McKinsey Said 57% of Jobs Could Be Automated. Amazon and Salesforce Just Made It Deployable.

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Data deep dive

The barrier keeping McKinsey’s 57% theoretical wasn’t primarily cost. It was the talent bottleneck: companies couldn’t hire AI specialists to implement automation even when they wanted to. Job postings requiring “5 years experience in 4-year-old fields” became the practical barrier that kept automation locked in the realm of theory.

On December 3, 2025, AWS eliminated that barrier.

Why AI Deployment Continues Despite Debt: The Three Forces That Make This Unstoppable

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Data deep dive

Part 2 of “Why AI Isn’t a Bubble” series Introduction In the three weeks since we published “Why AI Isn’t a Bubble,” a predictable narrative emerged: “$25 billion in data center debt comes due in 2026-2027. Companies will default. The bubble will pop.” Here’s what that analysis misses: While American media debates debt sustainability, China … Read more

Under the Radar – November 28, 2025: The Jobs Report Looks Fine. Tech Workers Aren’t.

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Under the Radar

The disconnect between official statistics and worker reality has never been wider. Bottom Line Up Front Week ending November 28, 2025 (Thanksgiving – Data Verification Limited) Initial jobless claims dropped to 216,000 last week. The lowest level since mid-April. Federal officials and market analysts point to this as evidence the labor market remains healthy. Meanwhile, … Read more

Asking AI About AI: We’re At The Junction. IRS AI and the Last Easy Intervention Point

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Conversations with Claude

In 2025, the IRS cut 7,000-10,000 staff positions while announcing plans to deploy AI agents for taxpayer assistance by the 2026 filing season. This sequence – eliminate human capacity first, deploy AI second – raises critical questions about oversight, bias testing, and taxpayer recourse that remain unanswered.

Under the Radar – November 21, 2025

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Under the Radar

Regional Intelligence: The Infrastructure Near You ══════════════════════════ Bottom Line Up Front While national media covers Meta’s $600B and Microsoft’s $80B infrastructure investments, Michigan alone has 17 active data center proposals that most workers have never heard about. These projects represent thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions, but also environmental concerns, power grid … Read more

Under the Radar – November 14, 2025: The Layoff Accelerator

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Under the Radar

All Five Hold Strong As Layoff Crisis Hits 22-Year High Bottom Line Up Front • Top 5 This Week • Movement & Analysis • One to Watch: AI SOC Orchestrator • ⚠️ CAUTION: The Layoff Accelerator • Job Market Reality Check • Free Resources • Methodology & Sources Bottom Line Up Front The numbers are … Read more

Why AI Isn’t a Bubble – And Why That Changes Everything

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Data deep dive

The infrastructure is real, the money is real, and refusing to engage won’t protect you Update: 11/20/2025 Employment Data UpdateLatest employment data reveals a more complex picture than initial reporting suggested. While BLS reports 119,000 total jobs added and unemployment at 4.4%, continuing jobless claims rose to 1.974 million (up 28,000 which is slightly about … Read more

Under the Radar | October 31: Major Rotation – Voice AI Enters Top 5, Healthcare Opens Entry Door

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Under the Radar

Market Intelligence Report – October 31, 2025 Executive Summary This week marks our first major Top 5 rotation since launch. Two positions drop out, two enter—and the reasons reveal the market’s evolution. Voice AI Implementation has graduated from “watchlist” to Top 5 after surging growth signals. More significantly, we’re adding our first true entry-level opportunity: … Read more

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