Microsoft Deputy CTO Sam Schillace on How AI Will Shift Our Productivity Paradigm
Oct 4, 2023
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Microsoft Deputy CTO Sam Schillace discusses his experiences with AI tools and their potential to shift our productivity paradigm. Topics include the evolution of technology adoption, asking precise questions to AI, developing skills for interacting with smart documents, and the importance of an optimistic mindset for AI implementation.
Focusing on possibilities rather than limitations can lead to innovative solutions and operational transformation.
The development and refinement of AI technologies require experimentation and continuous improvement.
Deep dives
The Power of 'What If' Questions
Sam Scholache emphasizes the importance of asking 'what if' questions and exploring new possibilities. By focusing on what could be achieved rather than dwelling on limitations, businesses can uncover innovative solutions and transform their operations.
The Evolution of AI Tools and Platforms
Sam Scholache draws parallels between the current state of AI and the early days of the internet. While AI tools like Microsoft 365 co-pilot show great potential, it is still early in the development process. Scholache highlights the need for experimentation and continuous refinement of AI technologies.
Transitioning to Interacting with Smart Documents
Scholache discusses the shift from interacting with traditional 'dumb' documents to smart, AI-powered documents. He envisions a future where documents are more fluid, interactive, and context-aware. This transition requires the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to ask better questions to extract relevant information from AI systems.
Sam Schillace’s breakthroughs in collaboration technology and engineering leadership have helped transform the way we work. In this episode, the Microsoft CVP and Deputy CTO discusses his experiences with AI tools, and their potential to shift our productivity paradigm. Schillace is the second guest for season 5 of the WorkLab podcast, in which host Molly Wood has conversations with economists, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and insights into why and how work is changing.