How AI is making companies sound, act, and even strategize the same — and what to do about it
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Washington State University Tri‑Cities is putting a pragmatic foot forward in the region’s AI conversation by offering a hands‑on workshop—“Generative AI Essentials: Workplace Applications and Ethical Use”—that promises to teach local professionals how to use tools such as Microsoft Copilot and...
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Chatbots have moved from novelty to utility, and in 2025 a crowded field of capable, often free, AI assistants stands ready to handle everything from drafting emails and analyzing spreadsheets to generating images and supporting mental well‑being. The most practical choices depend on what you...
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By 2025, artificial intelligence has moved from the edges of enterprise dreams into the center of the daily work routine, changing not just how tasks are completed but how organizations structure roles, measure value, and define productivity.
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Artificial intelligence has surged into the workplace at breakneck speed, promising unprecedented gains in productivity, creativity, and efficiency. Yet, as organizations rush to integrate large language models and automated tools, many overlook lurking dangers that can cost jobs, damage...
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Artificial intelligence—once confined to R&D labs and niche analytics—has become the invisible engine powering our digital workplaces. Tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and AI-driven learning management systems are rapidly weaving themselves into the fabric of daily business operations. Yet...
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OpenAI has recently expanded ChatGPT's capabilities by introducing integrations with platforms like Slack, Canva, and Gmail, enhancing its "deep research" functionality. These integrations enable ChatGPT to access and analyze data from various work environments, providing users with more...
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The last year has witnessed a dramatic shift in the enterprise artificial intelligence landscape, with OpenAI progressively encroaching on Microsoft's perceived stronghold. Drugmaker Amgen Inc.'s migration from Microsoft Copilot to OpenAI's ChatGPT for thousands of its employees serves as a...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence integration, Microsoft's Copilot suite has stood as a symbol of the company's ambitions to lead in workplace and productivity innovation. However, recent decisions by the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs have...
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Barclays has thrown its considerable weight behind generative AI, embarking on one of the most ambitious deployments in the global banking sector by rolling out Microsoft Copilot to 100,000 employees around the world. This move, announced in partnership with Microsoft, signals not only an...
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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations has revolutionized productivity and innovation. However, the unsanctioned use of AI tools by employees—often referred to as "shadow AI"—has introduced significant data security risks. This phenomenon exposes...
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In a significant organizational shake-up that speaks volumes about Microsoft’s strategy for its next era of productivity software, the tech giant has appointed LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to lead its flagship productivity division. This high-profile move places Roslansky at the helm of one of...
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In a sweeping move that underscores Microsoft’s ongoing pivot to artificial intelligence, the company has appointed Ryan Roslansky—currently CEO of LinkedIn—to also oversee the suite of Microsoft Office applications. This decision is emblematic of broader transformative shifts happening within...
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With the arrival of Microsoft 365 Copilot’s two new AI-driven assistants—Researcher and Analyst—Microsoft has upped the ante for productivity software everywhere. What makes this launch significant is not just the advanced technology under the hood, but the company’s clear intention to...
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Seamless integration of data-driven intelligence into daily workflows is becoming the new standard for high-performing organizations. In this context, Gong’s recently announced strategic partnership with Microsoft signals a significant evolution in the landscape of revenue team productivity and...
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Artificial intelligence tools have quickly become the go-to assistants for millions of digital workers, students, and creators. Between Meta AI and Microsoft Copilot—two of the most widely discussed generative AIs in 2025—the debate over which assistant leads in practical, everyday performance...
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Diving into the realm of deep research tools, it turns out that both ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot offer impressively robust features to transform how we gather and synthesize information—even if, as it happens, one edges out the other in a few critical areas. For Windows users who value...
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Microsoft’s Copilot Studio is setting a new standard for AI accessibility, pushing artificial intelligence out of the exclusive realm of developers and data scientists and putting it confidently in the hands of managers, HR professionals, and any business user comfortable with a mouse and...
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It appears that the direct content from the article you referenced ("Need Help Evaluating Your Employees? Microsoft Has an AI Tool for That" on Inc.com) could not be retrieved automatically. However, I can summarize the broader topic and provide insights into Microsoft’s Copilot (Wave 2) and its...
Microsoft is ramping up its AI game with jaw-dropping updates to its 365 Copilot, showcasing how the tech behemoth plans to reshape workplace productivity. Announced at the Microsoft Ignite 2024 event, these groundbreaking updates include Copilot Actions, Windows 365 Link, and cutting-edge...
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