All articles tagged with #ai productivity
Originally Published 6 days ago — by samsung.com
Samsung announced the Galaxy Book6 series at CES 2026, featuring ultra-fast Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, advanced cooling systems, long-lasting batteries, and upgraded displays with vivid visuals and AI-powered features, all in a slim, portable design aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Fortune
The U.S. labor market is experiencing its weakest growth since 2011, with job creation stalling despite strong GDP figures, driven by increased productivity and AI, leading to concerns about 'jobless growth' and a challenging environment for job seekers, especially younger generations, in the coming years.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google Labs has introduced an experimental AI agent called 'CC' that connects to Gmail, Calendar, and Drive to generate daily summaries and assist with tasks, available in early access for US and Canada users with a waitlist for prioritized subscribers.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Amazon is laying off tens of thousands of employees, citing a need to streamline operations and prepare for AI-driven productivity gains, amid broader industry trends of cost-cutting and skepticism about AI's immediate impact on efficiency. The layoffs reflect strategic shifts rather than direct AI failures, with companies balancing short-term profits against long-term adaptability in a changing economic landscape.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
Goldman Sachs and other Wall Street analysts argue that concerns about an AI bubble are unfounded, citing sustainable investment levels and significant potential for productivity gains, with an estimated $8 trillion in value unlocked from AI in the US. Despite high VC funding and valuations, the growth in AI-related capital expenditure and market demand suggests the AI boom is just beginning, presenting a substantial economic opportunity.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Despite hotter-than-expected inflation data causing a stall in the market rally, investors remain optimistic, viewing the inflation as a sign of consumer resilience and potential for higher corporate profits, while also considering the impact of AI and tariffs on future economic growth.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Barron's
An analyst predicts the stock market will continue climbing, with the S&P 500 reaching 7000 by 2026, driven by strong earnings, AI productivity gains, and growth in financial and healthcare sectors, while advising caution on consumer discretionary stocks due to tariffs.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Fortune
A study found that experienced software developers using AI tools actually took 20% longer to complete tasks, as they spent additional time debugging and adapting AI outputs, challenging the assumption that AI always boosts productivity. The results highlight the need for cautious and strategic implementation of AI in the workplace.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses personal experiences with Claude Code over two weeks, highlighting its potential to boost productivity and assist in coding tasks, while also noting limitations such as occasional inaccuracies and the need for careful guidance. It emphasizes that AI tools like Claude can serve as junior engineers or workflow enhancers but require active management and specific prompting to be effective. The discussion also touches on broader issues of AI's impact on creativity, motivation, and the future of software development, advocating for nuanced understanding and responsible use.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Conversation
Effective AI prompting involves providing clear context, specifying the angle, task, and style to get better responses from AI systems. Managing surrounding information and maintaining professional oversight are crucial for maximizing AI's usefulness, especially as AI fluency becomes a key workplace skill.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Tom's Guide
A user shares a versatile two-stage prompt for ChatGPT that enhances its reasoning and research capabilities, making it more effective for complex tasks like detailed trip planning, especially with models like GPT-4, by encouraging thorough consideration before responding.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Barron's
A UK survey shows that Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI tool integrated into the productivity suite, saves civil servants an average of 26 minutes daily, with high adoption and engagement, indicating significant productivity gains and positive intangible benefits, despite some limitations and ongoing development.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ZDNet
A user tested Google's free AI coding agent, Jules, which successfully added a new feature to a WordPress plugin by following detailed instructions, demonstrating the potential and risks of AI in software development, including rapid code changes and the need for human oversight.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by National Bureau of Economic Research
Customer support agents using a Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) AI tool saw a nearly 14 percent increase in productivity, with 35 percent improvements for the lowest skilled and least experienced workers, and zero or small negative effects on the most experienced/most able workers. The AI tool offered potential responses to customer queries, and agents could choose to take those suggestions or ignore them and enter their own responses. The tool helped newer and lower skilled workers adopt the skills and behavior of more experienced workers more quickly, and customers were more likely to express positive sentiments when interacting with agents using AI assistance.