In Episode 11 of Data, Dollars, and Dynasty, hosts Jeremy Sr., JJ, and Jayden sit down with five standout Datagen Scholars: Nissi, Sanjit, Arjun, Uzair, and Pranav, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the future of work in the age of AI. Together, they unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, the growing debate between trades and traditional college education, and the rise of side hustles among Gen Z.

The discussion also takes a deep dive into the expanding AI economy, its massive potential and the warning signs of a possible bubble. As the Sandai team and the scholars bridge the generational gap, this episode gives listeners a front-row seat to the thoughts, hopes, and insights of America’s future leaders.

Articles Discussed in This Episode:

1. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on AI Job Losses (Wall Street Journal) – McMillon warns that AI will reshape nearly every job at Walmart, emphasizing retraining over replacement.
2. Ford CEO Shares an Epiphany About Talking to Gen Z (Yahoo Finance) – Ford’s CEO realized Gen Z wants honesty, transparency, and authenticity from brands and employers.
3. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says Every Student Needs to Learn AI (Yahoo Finance) – Huang urges students worldwide to study AI fundamentals, calling it the “most powerful technology force of our lifetime.”
4. Asked ChatGPT to Predict the Next Big Thing (Yahoo Lifestyle) – ChatGPT forecasts that the next major innovation wave will revolve around AI-driven personal assistants and human-machine collaboration.
5. One Force Is Propping Up the Economy—Fears Are Growing It Won’t Last (MSN) – Analysts say strong consumer spending is keeping the U.S. economy afloat, but rising debt and inflation could cause a downturn.

Every episode we make marks another step forward, and this one is truly another for the ages. In Episode 10 of Data, Dollars, and Dynasty, hosts Jeremy Sr., JJ, and Jayden share updates on the many projects the SaNDAI team is pushing forward, proving that progress is built one move at a time.

We dive into the rise of AI data centers and what their explosive growth could mean for America’s power grid and water resources, a conversation that connects tech innovation with real-world impact. We also discuss which jobs are most at risk of being cut due to AI and which ones are expected to grow in the years ahead. Along the way, we keep it real with some much-needed motivation on taking accountability, not blaming others, and learning how to face criticism with strength and clarity.

Articles Discussed in This Episode:

1. How surging demand for energy and the rise of AI is straining the U.S. power grid (CBS News)
2. Understanding the Electrical Power System: The Backbone of Data Centers (Lifecycle Power)
3. Do Data Centers Create Jobs? (CC Tech Group)
4. Data Centers and Water Consumption (EESI)
5. Microsoft reveals 40 jobs about to be destroyed by — and safe from — AI (Windows Central)

In this episode of Data, Dollars, and Dynasty, hosts Jeremy Sr., JJ, and Jayden sit down with five of our Datagen Scholar participants (Reshmitha, Pranjali, Parth, Joel, and Sam) to tackle the stereotypes and realities facing Gen Z in today’s workforce. We dig into the headlines about new college graduates struggling to find jobs, the growing skepticism toward higher education, and the persistent label that Gen Z is “lazy.”

Our scholars share their personal perspectives on work ethic, opportunity, and why they joined the Datagen Scholars program. The conversation challenges misconceptions and sheds light on what it really means to build a career in an unpredictable economy.

Articles Discussed in This Episode:

1. Gen Lay-Z: Why My Generation Doesn’t Care About Work – Exploring shifting workplace priorities among Gen Z.
2. Parents Are Starting to Panic About “Generation Jobless” – Concerns about the long-term job prospects for young adults.
3. Gen Z Men with College Degrees Now Have the Same Unemployment Rate as Non-Grads – A deep dive into whether a degree still pays off.
4. Gen Z Has Regrets: 1 in 4 Wish They Hadn’t Gone to College or Would Have Chosen a Higher-Paying Industry – Regret and reflection on educational and career choices.