139 stories tagged Productivity
Macro investors Jordi Visser and Raoul Pal discuss how artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented corporate productivity without employment growth, while detailing how asset tokenization will disrupt traditional investment managers.
OpenAI has released GPT-6 Astra, a new AI model designed for business tasks. It offers improved reasoning, computer use, and better writing and design judgment. The model is available now for enterprise customers.
OpenAI has introduced a Data Agent in ChatGPT Work that lets users connect their company data and generate insights using natural language. This tool is designed to make data analysis accessible to everyone, not just experts.
Instinct, the viral AI assistant, now has its own email address that lets it create accounts, contact businesses, and handle support requests on users' behalf, streamlining routine online interactions.
OpenAI has integrated AI-powered coding agents into its research pipeline, automating tasks like coding, debugging, and experiment design. Early internal data shows these agents have reduced the time to complete complex research tasks by up to 200%, freeing human researchers for higher-level creative work and potentially accelerating the pace of AI breakthroughs.
Grok Bot is an AI agent that allows users to automate tasks and delegate work around the clock. It offers a suite of plugins and customization options to enhance productivity. The tool is praised for its versatility and ease of use, making it a standout in the AI agent space.
HandWrought is a new AI-powered editor that integrates directly into your document, allowing you to make and review changes in place. It eliminates the need to copy and paste between a chat interface and your document.
Google has introduced Sheets Canvas, a tool that transforms spreadsheet data into interactive visualizations using simple prompts. This feature allows users to create dashboards, trackers, and more without needing coding skills.
OpenAI's new research reveals that enterprises are moving beyond simple AI assistance to deploying AI agents for autonomous task execution. Frontier firms are pulling ahead by integrating AI into core operations, while small businesses can now compete using tools like ChatGPT and Codex.
FocusKey has released a $9 NFC key that physically locks distracting apps on your phone. You must scan the key to unlock them, adding friction to reduce mindless scrolling.
Kota is a new tool that brings AI agent CLIs into a shared workspace, treating humans and AI as part of the same project team. It allows agents to chat directly with each other, manage their own identities, and use file-based long-term memory.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed on an earnings call that the company is building a Copilot 'super app' combining chat, coding, and autonomous agent capabilities. The app will launch this year for both consumers and businesses.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previewed a vision for personal AI agents on the Q2 2026 earnings call. These agents will autonomously handle tasks like scheduling, messaging, and social media management, integrated across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Perplexity has launched its Personal Computer tool for Windows, turning PCs into AI agents that can access local files and apps. This expands access to a powerful AI assistant that was previously only available on Macs.
New OpenAI research shows that 60% of ChatGPT users are taking on tasks outside their original job descriptions, blurring traditional role boundaries and enabling workers to bridge skill gaps across marketing, software development, sales, and customer service.
OpenAI introduced an AI-powered keypad that helps coders write and debug code faster. While exciting for developers, it might be confusing for non-technical users.
Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with productivity features including calendar access for event planning, daily briefings, and steerable in-depth research. The update positions Meta AI to better compete with rivals like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude.
Anthropic has upgraded Claude's voice mode with more advanced AI models, enabling users to reschedule meetings and draft emails using voice commands. The update makes Claude's voice assistance significantly more capable for productivity tasks.
Google announced several AI advancements in June 2026, including new features for Gemini and enhanced AI tools for everyday use. These updates aim to make AI more accessible and useful in daily life.
At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Google announced three new AI-powered features for Samsung’s upcoming foldables, watches, and glasses, designed to boost productivity and save users time through smarter, context-aware device integration.
NTT DATA Group uses ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to help 9,000 employees automate work, cutting incident analysis from hours to 30 minutes while scaling secure AI adoption across the organization.
Anthropic has expanded its voice mode to include Opus and Sonnet, its most advanced AI models. This change allows users to interact with these models through voice in apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva. Until now, voice mode was only available on the faster but less capable Haiku model. This update makes voice interactions more accessible and powerful for everyday users.
Google is expanding its AI Mode to let you use AI to complete tasks across linked apps. This integration could make everyday tasks faster and more seamless for users.
Google Search introduces a new feature in AI Mode that lets users securely link and interact with apps like Gmail and Google Drive directly from search results, eliminating the need to switch between tabs or services.