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Sea Stars, Sidewalk Bots, Soboroff’s Exit, and AI Job Hacks

Episode Summary

Steve Soboroff steps down from L.A.’s fire recovery team with some parting criticism. In Monterey Bay, scientists are working to revive a giant starfish that could help rescue California’s kelp forests. Meanwhile, DoorDash robots are hitting L.A. sidewalks, and job seekers are relying on AI tools to stand out — but not always in a good way.

Episode Notes

Steve Soboroff steps down from L.A.’s fire recovery team with some parting criticism. In Monterey Bay, scientists are working to revive a giant starfish that could help rescue California’s kelp forests. Meanwhile, DoorDash robots are hitting L.A. sidewalks, and job seekers are relying on AI tools to stand out — but not always in a good way.