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Hybrid work has changed the way we communicate, collaborate, and manage our workloads. Whether you’re working from home, in the office, or on the go, staying organised can be a challenge. But Microsoft 365 has the tools to keep your files, meetings, and tasks in sync — so you can work smarter, not harder.
In this edition of On The Pulse:
Using Microsoft 365 to stay productive wherever you are!
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Microsoft continues to enhance its suite of productivity tools with AI capabilities. Recent updates include ready-made prompts in Word to assist users in starting their writing tasks and the introduction of SharePoint agents to improve team workflows, such as managing FAQs on product updates or team projects.
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China’s new “dark factory” by Xiaomi, where AI-powered robots churn out a smartphone per second in total darkness, is a stark sign of where automation is headed — towards fully worker-free industries. While businesses celebrate efficiency, the World Economic Forum warns that nearly a quarter of jobs will be disrupted by AI within five years, leaving many without a clear path forward. The UN has compared this rapid AI race to the nuclear arms race, yet corporations press on, prioritising profits over people. If we don’t slow down and plan, we risk automating humans out of the future entirely.
WPP boss Mark Read sees AI as the key to boosting productivity, but insists it’s about enhancing creativity, not replacing people. Speaking at a Google event alongside leaders from Google Cloud and DeepMind, Read highlighted WPP’s AI-driven marketing system, which is already streamlining tasks like media planning and content creation. With AI tools slashing costs and speeding up processes, the industry is undergoing a major shift — Ogilvy even shut its London office for a day to train staff in AI. Meanwhile, Google is doubling down on AI investment in the UK with a $1bn data centre push. While AI’s growing role in creativity is exciting, the challenge remains: how do we balance efficiency gains with keeping the human touch in advertising?