AI Threatens Jobs in 2026: Programmers, Call Centers, and Beyond ft. Emad Mostaque | SparX

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Emad Mostaque about the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and how it could fundamentally reshape work, daily life, and global power over the next decade.Emad breaks down why AI is advancing faster than any previous technology, the role of data, scale, and open-source systems in driving this shift, and what it means for jobs, companies, and countries racing to stay relevant. From the rise of AI-first organizations to how life may look by 2030, this conversation offers a clear, unsentimental view of the future that’s already unfolding.

0:00 – 2:31 Introduction

2:32 – 7:34 Rapid Growth of AI

7:35 – 13:38 China’s Rise as an AI leader

13:39 – 19:47 Scaling AI Models Using Meta Verifiers

19:48 – 30:42 Future of AI in Everyday Life and Jobs

30:43 – 39:39 How Companies Should Approach AI and Technology Shifts

39:40 – 46:12 What Emad’s New Company Is Trying to Build

46:13 – 53:54 Who Is Driving the Future of AI

53:55 – 59:49 What India Needs to Get Right in AI field

59:50 – 01:01:07 Outro