AI productivity

  • AI and Journalism: MIT Researcher Neil Thompson on Trust, Integrity and the Future of Media

    AI and Journalism: MIT Researcher Neil Thompson on Trust, Integrity and the Future of Media

    Nov 10, 2025 04:06 pm CST

    MIT's Professor Neil Thompson offers a nuanced perspective on AI's impact on journalism, arguing that while artificial intelligence will transform newsroom practices and increase competition, the fundamental values of journalistic integrity and truth verification will become more essential than ever. As AI-generated content proliferates, Thompson suggests journalists who maintain rigorous verification standards and build trusted reputations will remain indispensable in an increasingly automated media landscape.

  • Microsoft Shifts to AI-Focused Hiring Strategy After Major Layoffs: Satya Nadella Explains New "Targeted Scaling" Approach

    Microsoft Shifts to AI-Focused Hiring Strategy After Major Layoffs: Satya Nadella Explains New "Targeted Scaling" Approach

    Nov 03, 2025 12:42 am CST

    Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces plans to resume workforce growth with a strategic focus on artificial intelligence after a year of significant layoffs. The company is transitioning to a "targeted scaling" approach where AI enables smaller teams to accomplish more, representing a fundamental shift in Microsoft's employment and productivity strategy.