Productivity Boost: Real Uses of AI in the Software You Already Have

Mar 28, 2024

Discover how AI is seamlessly integrated into everyday software like Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Teams to enhance productivity. Learn how AI assistants can revolutionize document review, meeting summaries, and more. Embrace the benefits of AI in your workflow and see how technologies like Microsoft Co-pilot can transform tasks like creating PowerPoint presentations from Word documents.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Exploring AI Assistant Capabilities in Adobe Acrobat for PDF Manipulation

04:28 • 13min

Exploring Legal Billing Preferences and AI Tools on Zoom

17:00 • 3min

Enhanced Meeting Efficiency with AI Companion and Detailed Summaries

19:35 • 5min

Workflow Efficiency and AI Integration for Productivity Enhancement

24:34 • 4min

Microsoft Co-pilot Subscription Service Overview

28:10 • 7min

Utilizing CoPilot to Create PowerPoint Presentations from Word Documents

35:23 • 4min

In our previous episode, we talked about getting the most from the software you already pay for and use, especially those Microsoft tools. Now, we’re going deeper into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how these tools help you be more productive and profitable. Don’t be scared, be ready.

AI enhancements and tools are already incorporated into the latest versions of your current office software. Remember when some were wary of early word processors, later hard drives, and eventually cloud services and document sharing? We learned to overcome those fears and master the advances. AI is no different.

Look at your paid versions of Adobe Acrobat. If you have an online subscription, or the latest desktop version, you may already have an AI assistant. Learn to use it for contract and document review, document summaries, information consolidation for quick email distribution, and even reformatting.

Zoom offers AI “note taking” and post-meeting summaries (even a takeaway “to do” list for each participant). So does Microsoft Teams. How about turning a Microsoft Word document into a PowerPoint? Hear how we learned to stop worrying and love the AI.

Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com

Topics:

AI isn’t going anywhere. The technology is weaving its way into products you already pay for and use. Learn how to take advantage.
Computer software advances are nothing to be afraid of. Increase productivity, cut repetitive tasks, and free yourself.
But AI isn’t magic, and it isn’t as smart as you. Learn to build guardrails and know where you can’t fully trust it. A hammer is a great tool, but it won’t build a house. AI won’t run your practice, but it can help.

Resources:

Adobe Acrobat AI

Microsoft Copilot, “Announcing Microsoft Copilot, Your Everyday AI Companion”

Copilot for Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 AI Tools And Applications

Microsoft OneDrive

Zoom AI

PC Guide, “What Is ChatGPT And What Is It Used For?”

Previously on New Solo, Adam Alexander, “AI And The Evolving Security Threats (And Protections)”