New AI technology is transforming scientific research, drug discovery, education, software development, weather forecasting, robotics, energy, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, accessibility, translation and communication, astronomy, and elder care. Those are important! Keep them in mind when you read the next couple of sections so you don’t think I’m just a  Debbie Downer . AI and the economy – layoffs and entry level jobs So far this year, more than 150 technology companies have cut more than 115,000 employees,  according to the New York Times . AI is almost always called out as…