Welcome to episode 181 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!

In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred review the recent news that Silicon Valley and the tech job market overall is experiencing a large number of layoffs. Layoffs normally occur when companies are cash strapped or experiencing low revenue.

However, tech companies are generating tons of revenue. They are getting rid of staff to compensate for the huge investment being made into physical infrastructure, mostly data centers and the chips that populate them (including powering them). Firms such as Amazon and Meta are prioritizing AI infrastructure over headcount.

High capital expenditures on GPUs are driving mass layoffs, forcing a shift toward lean, AI-integrated teams. Workers now face longer unemployment and higher anxiety.

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I'm 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

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>> Gain AI skills with premium customized one-on-one training and coaching from Curt Robbins: https://tinyurl.com/mr3m5fdz

>> Read the Robbins article "Is the Use of AI Cheating?": https://tinyurl.com/22ycnfeu

>> Read the Robbins article "Debunking 10 Tech Myths": https://tinyurl.com/yfadurks

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding America's New Space Policy": https://tinyurl.com/35ka2fsv

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8

>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp

>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7

>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v

>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb

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Welcome to episode 180 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!

In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred review the recent news that U.S. companies are laying off 52,000 employees.

Major American firms such as Amazon, Dow, Mastercard, and UPS have announced more than 52,000 layoffs in early 2026. While some cite market shifts, many enterprise organizations are leveraging AI to cut costs. Experts warn of a structural reset in white-collar work, urging employees to build judgment-based skills that go beyond the current capabilities of AI.

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I'm 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

_________________________

>> Gain AI skills with premium customized one-on-one training and coaching from Curt Robbins: https://tinyurl.com/mr3m5fdz

>> Read the Robbins article "Is the Use of AI Cheating?": https://tinyurl.com/22ycnfeu

>> Read the Robbins article "Debunking 10 Tech Myths": https://tinyurl.com/yfadurks

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding America's New Space Policy": https://tinyurl.com/35ka2fsv

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8

>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp

>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7

>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v

>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb

>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3

>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn

>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/3bn7amv5

Welcome to episode 180 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This podcast is targeted at IT professionals, technical writers, and information architects. Subscribe today to never miss a single daily episode!

In today’s episode, charismatic hosts Daphne and Fred review a new article by show producer Curt Robbins entitled "Is the Use of AI Cheating?" that was published on LinkedIn on January 25.

Robbins challenges the social stigma surrounding artificial intelligence by arguing that using these tools for content creation does not inherently constitute cheating. He asserts that subject matter expertise is essential when utilizing AI, as the technology should only be used to generate rough drafts that require significant human oversight and editing.

Robbins maintains that the quality of the final product is a more important metric for success than the specific tools used during the development process. By comparing AI to traditional resources like search engines or spellcheck, Robbins frames it as a modern instrument for increasing professional efficiency.

Robbins concludes by suggesting that, while unethical shortcuts are a matter of personal integrity, the judicious use of technology can lead to superior and more productive outcomes.

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I'm 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 Robbins article: https://tinyurl.com/22ycnfeu

>> Read the Robbins article "Debunking 10 Tech Myths": https://tinyurl.com/yfadurks

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding America's New Space Policy": https://tinyurl.com/35ka2fsv

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/58hr8fn8

>> Read the Robbins article "Tool Review: Adobe FrameMaker" article: https://tinyurl.com/5dj3b8tp

>> Read the Robbins article "Helping Junior Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/yc82h4j7

>> Read the Robbins article "10 Famous Technical Writers": https://tinyurl.com/5ejznknw

>> Read the Robbins article "Tech Writers: Embrace Structured Content": https://tinyurl.com/32ysxm3v

>> Read the Robbins article "Role of User Experience in Tech Writing": https://tinyurl.com/mrdtenbb

>> Join the AI for Career Success group on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/mr28u7td

>> Subscribe to the weekly Tech Writing Success newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yc7dbfy3

>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mppehxtn

>> Subscribe to the AI for Career Success YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/3bn7amv5