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Real Talk with Bibi Souza at Cloud Summit Vancouver

Welcome to the Cloud Summit Vibe Lounge, live from the Orpheum Theater at Web Summit Vancouver 2025. In this episode, I’m Kris Krüg and I’m joined by Bibi Souza—community builder, VanJS organizer, and Cloud Summit host—for a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of tech, AI, and survival in 2025.

KEYWORDS: AI layoffs, AI backlash, Vancouver tech, Cloud Summit, AI jobs, AI job loss, AI anxiety, tech layoffs, AI future, AI community, AI networking, AI mentorship, AI and software development, AI in Canada, VanJS, AI career change, AI fear, AI developer tools
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🔥 What’s Inside:
AI Layoffs & the Backlash:
Bibi Souza gives the unfiltered download on the shifting mood in the tech industry—why a year ago it was all AI optimism, and now it's anxiety, job loss, and skepticism. We dig into the real impact of AI layoffs on developers, job seekers, and entire communities.
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AI Anxiety & Career Change:
We talk about the growing divide in the developer world—those who are all-in on AI, and those pulling back or even rejecting it after seeing friends and colleagues lose their jobs to automation.
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How to Survive AI Disruption:
From mentorship to peer support, Bibi and I unpack what actually works when the industry gets turbulent. We talk tactics for building a resilient network, finding opportunity in chaos, and why community is the best lifeboat during an AI storm.
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Where AI Tools Still Suck:
BB shares real-world examples of using AI for coding—what works for low-level tasks, where things fall apart, and why testing and evaluation frameworks matter more than ever in AI-driven development.
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The Power of Community Networking:
If you’re an immigrant, career changer, or anyone feeling isolated by the AI revolution, Bibi’s advice is clear: Get plugged into real communities like VanJS and Vancouver’s AI scene. Networking isn’t a luxury—it’s survival.
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🤖 Why Watch?
If you’re searching for real answers about AI layoffs, the AI backlash, and what’s next for jobs in tech—this conversation cuts through the noise. We don’t sugarcoat the risks or hype false hope. Whether you’re a developer, entrepreneur, or anyone navigating the AI disruption, you’ll find raw insights and actionable advice you can use right now.

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Drop a comment: How has the AI backlash or tech layoffs affected you? What’s your real-world survival strategy in 2025?