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EP121: Our payment system is getting an upgrade | The government makes an AI statement | IBM AI leads to more jobs

EP121: Our payment system is getting an upgrade | The government makes an AI statement | IBM AI leads to more jobs

Update: 2025-07-10
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Trinidad and Tobago is joining the global UPI network, expanding BHIM's reach to eight countries, which is pretty neat. So, if you're looking for another way to pay, maybe check it out, although the article doesn't say if it accepts monopoly money.

Article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/trinidad-and-tobago-joins-global-upi-network-bhim-in-eight-countries-now-full-list-101751708154766.html


Alright folks, so the big takeaway is that AI is cool and all, but the Minister seems to think we shouldn't be handing out pink slips just yet. Basically, AI is a helpful tool, but human workers still have a place in the game.

Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/minister-ai-a-welcomed-tool-but-shouldnt-replace-workers-6.2.2347087.8f91173cc3


Well, folks, it seems IBM is playing a fun game of musical chairs with its employees, laying off thousands only to rehire them later. Apparently, even AI can't quite replace all those human brains, or maybe they just missed the water cooler chats.

Article : https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/ibm-lays-off-8000-employees-for-ai-automation-only-to-rehire-just-as-many-soon-after-because-of/

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EP121: Our payment system is getting an upgrade | The government makes an AI statement | IBM AI leads to more jobs

EP121: Our payment system is getting an upgrade | The government makes an AI statement | IBM AI leads to more jobs

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