{"api_version": 1, "episode_id": "ep_ted_talks_daily_71f86cf12299", "title": "A plan to stop AI from automating our decline | Gina Raimondo", "podcast": "TED Talks Daily", "podcast_slug": "ted_talks_daily", "category": "culture", "publish_date": "2026-04-16T15:00:00+00:00", "audio_url": "https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67587e77c705e441797aff96/e/69e02a0a6f0d582d7adba74b/media.mp3", "source_link": "https://go.ted.com/ginaraimondo", "cover_image_url": "https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67587e77c705e441797aff96/show-cover.png", "summary": "Gina Raimondo highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive plan to address the potential job losses due to AI, emphasizing that America must not only lead in technology but also invest in its workforce. She proposes a new partnership between government and business to create effective workforce training and career transition systems that adapt to the changing job landscape. 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