GeekWire May 8, 2024
Microsoft released a new version of a study that has documented the transformation of work over the past few years, from the implications of remote and hybrid work to the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Among the findings this year: AI usage has nearly doubled in the past six months, reaching 75% of knowledge workers, according to Microsoft’s annual Work Trend Index. The study is based on a survey of 31,000 people in 31 countries, in addition to Microsoft 365 usage, LinkedIn data, and research conducted with big companies.
The report, released Wednesday morning, presents an optimistic view about the impact of AI on productivity and efficiency, as one might expect from a company betting much of its...