Artificial intelligence continues to influence education and employment landscapes. Tools like Grammarly’s new AI Grader offer predictive feedback on student assignments but face skepticism from faculty regarding grading accuracy and pedagogical impact. Research reveals disproportionate effects of AI adoption on entry-level workers aged 22-25, especially in highly exposed occupations. Additionally, AI is transforming teaching practices, with labor contracts lagging in addressing its implications. Concurrently, concerns about AI’s influence range from malpractice risks in medical procedures to debates about the need for policy guardrails against emergent 'seemingly-conscious' AI. Silicon Valley’s launch of a $100 million super PAC aims to influence legislation favoring AI-friendly policies, underscoring the technology’s societal and regulatory significance.