Show Notes
In this episode, Sam speaks with Taylor Stockton, chief innovation officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. Taylor emphasizes that AI is having an economywide impact, transforming tasks within nearly every job rather than affecting only certain industries or specific roles. He stresses the importance of helping workers and businesses adapt.
He also argues that AI literacy is becoming a foundational skill and should be prioritized alongside soft skills like relationship building, which will remain essential for differentiation in an AI-driven economy. Taylor calls for shifting the public narrative from fear to optimism, toward highlighting the ways that AI expands opportunity, mobility, and meaningful work, instead of deepening uncertainty. Read the episode transcript here.
Guest bio:
As the chief innovation officer of the U.S. Department of Labor, Taylor Stockton leads an exploration into how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies impact the labor market and American workers, as well as what new innovations can support workers in achieving the American dream.
Stockton cofounded venture capital firm Pathway Ventures, which focuses on the future of work, and was the chief operating officer of an AI-powered workforce development company. He received his bachelor’s in management at Boston College and Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
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