Mike Kaput

Mike Kaput is the Chief Content Officer at SmarterX and a leading voice on the application of AI in business. He is the co-author of Marketing Artificial Intelligence and co-host of The Artificial Intelligence Show podcast.

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February 10, 2026

75% Say Half of Entry-Level Jobs Could Disappear Within 5 Years (Informal Survey)

Nearly 75% of respondents to our latest AI Pulse survey say that AI could displace 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years (or sooner).

February 3, 2026

66% of Professionals Say AI Is Saving Them 4+ Hours Per Week (Informal Survey)

Our latest AI Pulse survey reveals that a majority of professionals report big time savings from AI, with executives seeing the largest productivity gains.

January 27, 2026

49% of Professionals Wary of ChatGPT Ads (Informal Survey)

Our latest AI Pulse survey reveals a complex split in how professionals are processing the commercialization of AI.

January 20, 2026

Only 19% of People Are Fully Ready to Connect Medical Records to ChatGPT (Informal Survey)

There's a critical tension in the AI adoption curve: the gap between professional utility and personal privacy.

January 13, 2026

65% Say "People Problems" Are a Major Barrier to AI Adoption (Informal Survey)

One of the biggest barriers to AI transformation? According to our latest survey, it's people problems.

December 16, 2025

83% of Professionals Willing to Switch AI Models Due to Ads (Informal Survey)

OpenAI faced backlash in past weeks for testing "app suggestions" in ChatGPT, a move many users interpreted as a shift toward ads. Data says that might not be a good idea.

December 9, 2025

71% of Professionals Feel Secure in Their Roles Despite Layoff Headlines (Informal Survey)

Despite a news cycle dominated by reports of AI-related layoffs and tech sector volatility, our latest AI Pulse survey reveals a surprisingly resilient sentiment among professionals.

December 2, 2025

25% of Firms Hiring Fewer Entry-Level Staff Amid AI Disruption (Informal Survey)

Our latest AI Pulse survey reveals a growing shift in the entry-level job market, with nearly one in four organizations reporting they are hiring fewer early-career staff.

November 25, 2025

60% Express Concern Over AI Avatars of Deceased Loved Ones (Informal Survey)

Our latest survey reveals a significant degree of apprehension among professionals about using AI to create interactive digital avatars of the deceased.

November 18, 2025

78% Favor a Balanced Approach to AI Development (Informal Survey)

Our latest AI Pulse survey reveals a striking consensus among professionals: they want a pragmatic, balanced approach to AI development.

November 12, 2025

New Data: 67% of Professionals See AI as a Near-Term or Immediate Job Threat

New data shows a majority of professionals (two-thirds) view AI as an immediate or near-term career threat.