AI and the Future of Work: An In-Depth Conversation with Masoud Assali

In this episode of the Estee Show, Estee sits down with Masoud Assali, a staff product manager at Intuit, to discuss the intricate relationship between employers and health insurance in the U.S. and the broader impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment. Estee and Masoud delve into the increasing healthcare costs, the historical context of employer-provided insurance, and the implications of AI-powered prototyping on the job market. Alongside these themes, they explore the potential future of work, emphasizing how AI might disrupt the current employment landscape and the inevitable challenges ahead for employees. Join Estee and Masoud for this thought-provoking discussion that covers various facets of the future of work, healthcare, and economic sustainability.

00:00 Introduction to the Estee Show

00:40 Meet Masoud Asali

01:54 Healthcare Spending in the US

04:28 The Impact of AI on Employment

08:59 The Future of Work and AI

12:18 Employer-Provided Health Insurance Issues

16:02 Healthcare Systems Around the World

19:46 Potential Solutions for US Healthcare

28:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Masoud Assali: 

Masoud Assali is a staff product manager at Intuit, working on AI-powered platforms. As an avid tinkerer, Masoud is passionate about building things, from gadgets and home furniture to software. Prior to Intuit, Masoud worked with the Vertex AI team at Google Cloud and Darmiyan, a YC-backed medical AI startup working on precision brain health.

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