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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Claude Cowork expands AI work tools, rattling markets

Anthropic rolled out Claude Cowork with industry-specific plugins and the ability to create private, customizable AI agents that can automate or augment tasks across departments and connect to apps like Google Drive, Gmail, and Excel. The announcement sparked a market sell-off as investors weigh AI-enabled disruption against augmentation, while economists caution that AI’s impact depends on whether tasks are automated or augmented and on how humans collaborate with machines.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-plugins #anthropic #claude

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

The Impact of Generative AI on Knowledge Work and Business Success

Generative AI tools are rapidly emerging to transform knowledge work in various industries. Companies are investing billions in adopting these technologies, recognizing the potential benefits of efficiency and productivity gains. By using generative AI tools, individuals can reduce cognitive load, enhance cognitive abilities, and improve learning effectiveness. It is recommended to start using generative AI now and help colleagues use it wisely.

via HBR.org Daily|

#cognitive-load #efficiency #generative-ai

business2 years ago•4 min saved

Michigan's Talent Pipeline in Crisis: Retention and Population Decline

Michigan is struggling to retain key talent among college graduates, particularly in computer science, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering, which are crucial for the state's autonomous and electric vehicle future. The state needs to shift its focus from production-related careers to knowledge, professional, or creative occupations. While Michigan ranks seventh for the percentage of college and university graduates who stay in the state, only 32% of Michigan residents over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree, and a key group of graduates needed to pivot Michigan's industry to autonomous and electric vehicles are leaving.

via Detroit News|

#automotive-industry #business #knowledge-work