Title: AI-powered assistants set to revolutionize work meetings
In a recent interview, Jaime Teevan, chief scientist at Microsoft, shared her transformative experience during a work meeting with Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, and Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI. The meeting showcased the potential of OpenAI’s AI chatbot ChatGPT, leaving Teevan convinced that AI could revolutionize work meetings.
Despite the common perception of work meetings as time-consuming and ineffective, Teevan believes that AI has the power to enhance productivity and efficiency in meetings. With the rise of video meetings due to the pandemic, major providers like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet have introduced AI-powered assistants to improve user experience.
Husayn Kassai, founder of Quench AI, predicts that AI coaches will accompany workers to meetings in the future, providing valuable insights and facilitating better decision-making. AI could also act as a moderator, offering feedback and ensuring equal participation among attendees.
While AI-powered assistants like Copilot have shown promising results in summarizing meetings and providing prompts, there are still challenges to overcome, such as ensuring accurate responses and avoiding errors or “hallucinations.” Microsoft is actively working to improve AI prompting by personalizing responses based on user profiles and preferences.
Despite potential concerns about AI’s impact on work dynamics, Teevan remains optimistic about the benefits of AI in meetings. She believes that AI can reduce overwhelm, facilitate task management, and inspire creativity among participants.
While some experts remain cautious about the full eradication of meeting frustrations, Teevan’s enthusiasm for AI’s potential to enhance meetings suggests a promising future for work collaboration.
