"No, AI is not Making Engineers 10x as Productive" is an insightful article by Colton from the blog Ludicity, offering a candid take on the realities of AI-assisted programming and why engineers shouldn't fall for flashy productivity hype. The piece is a grounded reality check for anyone feeling anxious about missing out on the so-called... Continue Reading →
Routine automation trims headcount; complex automation trims salaries
Which jobs is AI eliminating? Azeem Azhar presents a deeply insightful take: "when firms automate high-expertise tasks, wages fall but employment rises. When they automate routine tasks, employment shrinks but pay rises. Either way, the wage ladder bends. The job’s structural role in society weakens." Click here to read the full article on his Substack... Continue Reading →
Exponential View to get you up to speed with most things AI
If you want to dive deeper into the intersection of technology, society, and the economy, Azeem Azhar’s Exponential View newsletter is your essential weekly read. Curated by Azhar—a globally recognized entrepreneur, author, and technologist—this Substack newsletter delivers expert analysis, curated insights, and thought-provoking interviews, all designed to help you understand how exponential technologies like AI are shaping... Continue Reading →
Can Specialized Tools Like Grammarly Weather the Copilot Storm?
Just yesterday, I found myself mulling over a question that’s on the minds of many tech watchers: Can specialized tools like Grammarly survive the AI storm brought on by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and the ever-expanding universe of productivity copilots? And then, almost on cue, the news broke: Grammarly has secured a whopping $1 billion in non-dilutive... Continue Reading →
Making AI Work: Leadership, Lab, and Crowd
In this insightful article titled "Making AI Work: Leadership, Lab, and Crowd" on One Useful Thing, Ethan Mollick unpacks a crucial dilemma facing organizations today: while AI is supercharging individual productivity, most companies aren’t seeing these gains reflected at scale. He explores why this disconnect exists and introduces a practical framework—Leadership, Lab, and Crowd—to help... Continue Reading →
Microsoft AI Skills Fest 2025: Your Free Ticket to 50 Days of AI Discovery
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future-it’s here, reshaping industries, careers, and the very way we work and learn. If you’ve ever wondered how to get started with AI, or how to level up your skills for the next era of innovation, Microsoft’s AI Skills Fest is the perfect launchpad. Let’s break down what... Continue Reading →
“AI for Managers” by Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning
If you’re a manager looking to harness generative AI to boost team productivity, improve coaching, and lead responsibly, this LinkedIn Learning path created with Microsoft is a practical, well-rounded choice. Who Is It For? Managers at any level wanting to integrate AI into daily management. Leaders aiming to improve career conversations and team culture with... Continue Reading →
When AI Efficiency Gains Create Hidden Workloads: What Every Professional Must Know
In his thought-provoking article on The AI MEMO, Andreas Welsch highlights a critical challenge in the AI-driven workplace: the efficiency gains one person enjoys by using AI tools often translate into additional review and correction work for others. As AI enables rapid content generation, many users settle for “good enough” outputs, shifting the burden of quality... Continue Reading →
Quick Review: The Economist’s “Understanding and Applying AI in Business” Course
If you’re a professional looking to confidently navigate AI’s impact on business without getting lost in technical jargon, this two-week online course by The Economist is worth considering. Who Is It For? Business leaders, managers, and executives wanting to understand AI’s practical applications. Professionals aiming to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to boost productivity. Anyone interested in... Continue Reading →
