#119 5 AI Shifts UX Designers Can’t Ignore

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Today, I’m breaking down the five biggest tech shifts from the past month that every designer should understand.

This isn’t just about headlines — it’s about how these changes are quietly transforming what it means to design user experiences.

In this episode, we explore:

• Meta’s push toward wearable superintelligence — and what it means for designing beyond the screen

• The U.S. strategy of AI deregulation — and how it shifts responsibility onto design teams

• OpenAI’s rollout of GPT agents — and the rise of goal-based UX

• Tesla’s $16.5B AI chip strategy — and what it means for UX in physical systems

• And why some companies now pay $350K/year for AI-savvy designers

By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear, easy-to-digest overview of what’s changing — and how you can adapt your mindset and skillset to lead in this new era.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned

1. Meta’s Superintelligence Labs announcement→ https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/meta-superintelligence-lab-ai-glasses/

2. U.S. AI Action Plan overview→ https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2025/07/05/national-ai-action-plan-unveiled/

3. The Guardian: How Big Tech is restructuring around AI→ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/28/techscape-ai-google-meta-amazon

4. Cluely AI Design Job Post ($350K/year)→ https://cluely.com/careers

5. Tesla’s $16.5B deal with Samsung for AI chips→ https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-inks-165b-deal-with-samsung-ai-chips-2025-07-25/

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