What this means for you

Expect interviewers to increasingly probe your understanding of AI's ethical implications and societal impact, especially regarding surveillance and job displacement. Be prepared to discuss how you would design or contribute to AI systems responsibly, considering these growing societal concerns. Democratic Socialists of America launched its national Chicago summit this week with a platform explicitly naming AI as a corporate surveillance and worker displacement tool — as Challenger, Gray and Christmas data shows AI-cited US job cuts reached 101,743 through June 2026, nearly doubling 2025 totals, and DSA membership surpassed 120,000.