Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 392: AI-First Workplaces - What You Need to Know
Oct 31, 2024
Xuedong Huang, CTO of Zoom and a veteran of over 30 years at Microsoft, shares his expertise on the AI-first workplace. He discusses the transformative role of AI in enhancing productivity, from automating meeting tasks to modernizing document drafting. Expect insights on adapting old habits and strategic thinking necessary for this shift. Xuedong also highlights the importance of integrating diverse AI models and the exciting opportunities AI companions offer for creativity in professional settings.
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Evolution of Productivity
- XD Huang recalls using typewriters, then Microsoft Word, and later Google Docs.
- He highlights the productivity leaps each technology brought.
Zoom's AI Transformation
- Generative AI is transforming Zoom from a meeting company to an AI-native productivity suite.
- Zoom's AI Companion helps with meeting summaries, action items, and drafting documents.
AI Companion as a Daily Assistant
- XD Huang shares how he uses AI Companion as a daily assistant, especially for writing and reading.
- It helps consume information within the Zoom workplace context.