AI and the entry level cliff | Jonathan Carrigan | TEDxOshawa

In this talk Jonathan focuses on the elimination of entry level job due to the deployment of AI in organizations. He suggests that AI is also the solution to this problem and describes how to make this possible. Citations: Bloom, B. S. (1984). The 2 sigma problem: The search for methods of group instruction as effective as one-to-one tutoring. Educational Researcher, 13(6), 4–16. The Dais. (2025). Right brain, left brain, AI brain: AI’s impact on jobs and skill demand in Canada’s workforce. Toronto Metropolitan University. https://dais.ca/reports/right-brain-left-brain-ai-brain/ Brynjolfsson, E., Chandar, B., & Chen, R. (2025, November). Canaries in the coal mine? Six facts about the recent employment effects of artificial intelligence. Stanford Digital Economy Lab Working Paper. https://digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/publications/canaries-in-the-coal-mine/ Jonathan Carrigan is an educator, strategist, and speaker who helps people navigate technology transformation with clarity and confidence. His current focus is human-centered AI, guiding people and organizations to turn anxiety into agency. As Program Coordinator for Marketing at Durham College in Ontario, Canada, Jonathan designs new learning models where AI works alongside human mentorship, shaped by creativity, ethics, and intention. He also advises organizations and educators across Canada on building AI literacy with confidence and care. With over 20 years in leadership roles at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Jonathan has led digital strategy, product innovation, and organizational change. A frequent speaker and trainer, his work ensures technology amplifies what makes us human. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx