AI for Career Success

Welcome to episode 164 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a January 2 article from ZDNET entitled "How DeepSeek's New Way to Train Advanced AI Models Could Disrupt Everything—Again" about one of China's leading AI companies, DeepThink. DeepSeek is an AI company that frequently garnishes headlines for its pioneering work in the AI space and the challenges it poses to American AI companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. DeepSeek has introduced a novel architectural framework called Manifold-Constrained Hyper-Connections to enhance how artificial intelligence is trained. This technical breakthrough aims to maintain signal integrity across numerous neural network layers, solving the common problem where data becomes distorted as models grow in complexity. By optimizing these internal connections, the method significantly reduces the computational costs and memory requirements typically associated with high-end AI development. This innovation suggests that frontier-level performance is achievable through sophisticated engineering rather than just massive financial investment. Such a shift could democratize the industry, allowing smaller developers to compete with tech giants by building powerful models more efficiently. Ultimately, this approach may underpin the company’s upcoming R2 model, further disrupting the global landscape of open-source and proprietary computer intelligence. _________________________________"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt_________________________________>> Read the ZDNET article: https://tinyurl.com/3tbzyxpf >> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 163 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a thought-provoking article by leading CMO and ex-Googler Raj Sarkar from CloudBees in New York City. They review Sarkar's January 4 article entitled "I Thought I Understood AI. I Didn’t." that was published on Substack.Sarkar argues that true understanding of AI requires moving beyond simple tool adoption to grasp the complex industrial and political infrastructure powering the technology. He contends that AI should be viewed as a resource-heavy system defined by massive capital, specialized hardware, and hidden human labor rather than just a software feature. This shift in perspective reveals how AI acts as a mechanism for consolidating power and reshaping labor markets through subtle, budget-driven displacement. Sarkar warns leaders against the illusion of comprehension often found on social media, urging them to confront the economic constraints and ethical stakes of the field. In conclusion, Sarkar calls for strategic governance and a deeper mental model to navigate the structural changes AI imposes on society._________________________________"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt_________________________________>> Read the Sarkar article: https://tinyurl.com/48uwpnt8>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 162 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a thought-provoking article by Dr. Liz Gerber, a founder and Northwestern University professor from Chicago, called "The AI Paradox: We Promised to Free Us. Will It?" that was published on LinkedIn on December 10. Gerber examines what she calls the AI paradox. She suggests that, while automation is marketed as a way to save time, it often leads to increased expectations and higher workloads. Drawing a parallel to historical labor-saving devices such as the washing machine, she argues that efficiency gains typically result in higher standards rather than true leisure. Gerber warns that over-reliance on technology can erode human judgment and strip away the meaningful struggle required for personal growth and authentic connection. She advocates for a pro-human approach to design, where people consciously choose to use their reclaimed time for reflection and creativity—rather than just more production. Ultimately, Gerber issues a call to action to prioritize humanity over frictionless efficiency to avoid becoming trapped by our own tools._________________________________"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt_________________________________>> Read the Gerber article: https://tinyurl.com/4zzscjbv>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 161 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a great article by Amy Neumann, a Ph.D. candidate from Cleveland who focuses on AI and human creativity. Neumann explores how artificial intelligence is currently reshaping the landscape of professional work and personal routines. Rather than replacing people, the technology acts as a collaborative partner by automating mundane tasks and allowing humans to focus on complex problem-solving and creativity. The article highlights real-world applications in healthcare, marketing, and safety, while emphasizing the necessity of continuous learning to stay relevant. Furthermore, Neumann addresses critical ethical challenges, including data privacy and algorithmic bias, that must be managed as these tools evolve. Ultimately, Neumann encourages a positive outlook where human-AI cooperation drives future innovation and personal productivity._________________________________"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt_________________________________>> Read the Neumann article: https://tinyurl.com/378e8y5t>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu

Welcome to episode 160 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a thought-provoking article by Bob Hutchins entitled "The Skills Worth Losing" that was published on LinkedIn on October 23, 2025.Hutchins argues that artificial intelligence should be used to automate mechanical tasks rather than as a tool to be mastered. He compares modern software to the historical impact of calculators and printing presses, which allowed humans to trade redundant technical skills for deeper intellectual focus. By offloading the cognitive friction of drafting and formatting to machines, individuals can reallocate their mental energy toward creative meaning and strategic thinking. While some critics advocate for maintaining basic literacy in these automated areas to prevent dependency, Hutchins suggests that certain losses are necessary for technological progress.Ultimately, Hutchins suggests that we should prioritize human craft over the repetitive scaffolding that technology can now handle more efficiently. _________________________________"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt_________________________________>> Read the Hutchins article: https://tinyurl.com/wc8m54k4>> Read the Curt Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d>> Join the LinkedIn group AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td>> Subscribe to the Technical Writing Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/uu9hpyzt>> Subscribe to the YouTube channel AI for Career Success: https://tinyurl.com/29t4x5xu