AI at Work
The Bi-Weekly Newsletter about practical AI for executives and business leaders.
This week’s edition looks at how enterprise leaders are moving beyond hype and into practical AI adoption. From Microsoft’s push toward voice-first interfaces and Copilot ROI, to Adobe’s lean workplace win and Zoom’s new custom AI agents, the theme is clear: organizations are searching for ways to integrate AI that actually improve productivity, collaboration, and trust.
📋 Table of Contents
🗣️ Microsoft’s MAI-1 and Voice-First Future of Work
🏆 Adobe – Winner for Lean Digital Workplace Excellence 💰 Getting Started With Microsoft Copilot: A Guide To Driving ROI
🤖 Zoom Debuts Custom AI Agent Builder for Enterprise IT
📊 How Copilot Is Changing Excel
🔥 AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity
👥 AI at Work: How Teams and AI are Transforming Collaboration and Communication in the Workplace
🧠 Introducing Knowledge Agent in SharePoint
📈 How To Integrate Generative AI As A Strategic Partner
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📰 Article Summaries
Organizations with mature AI governance frameworks report 28% increase in staff using AI solutions and 5% higher revenue growth.
🔗 How To Integrate Generative AI As A Strategic Partner
Success requires focusing 70% of efforts on people and processes rather than technology alone
Clear goals, data readiness, and practical skills training are essential for AI adoption
Mature governance frameworks directly correlate with higher user adoption and revenue impact
Microsoft’s MAI-1 and MAI-Voice-1 models mark a major shift in its enterprise AI strategy and is yet another move away from its OpenAI dependence.
🔗 Microsoft’s MAI-1 and Voice-First Future of Work
Microsoft is developing MAI-1 and MAI-Voice-1 to reduce reliance on OpenAI technology
Voice-first interfaces are becoming central to future workplace interactions
This strategic shift positions Microsoft for greater independence in enterprise AI solutions
Adobe wins the Lean Digital Workplace Excellence award at the Digital Workplace Group Awards for their innovative workplace transformation approach.
🔗 Adobe – Winner for Lean Digital Workplace Excellence
Adobe demonstrated exceptional lean principles in their digital workplace transformation
Their approach focused on eliminating waste while maximizing employee productivity
The award recognizes Adobe’s innovative methods for streamlining workplace processes
A practical guide to Microsoft Copilot adoption—explore your options, define use cases, and build a roadmap that drives ROI and employee engagement.
🔗 Getting Started With Microsoft Copilot: A Guide To Driving ROI
Organizations need clear use cases and implementation roadmaps for successful Copilot adoption
ROI measurement requires defining specific metrics before deployment begins
Employee engagement is crucial for maximizing the productivity benefits of Copilot
Zoom’s new features bring custom AI agents, support for Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, and enhanced collaboration tools designed to keep users in their flow.
🔗 Zoom Debuts Custom AI Agent Builder for Enterprise IT
Custom AI agent builder allows enterprises to create specialized workflow assistants
Cross-platform integration supports Microsoft Teams and Google Meet environments
Focus on maintaining user flow and reducing context switching during collaboration
Microsoft is embedding AI into Excel with Copilot, but knowing when to use it and when to skip it is crucial for productivity.
🔗 How Copilot Is Changing Excel
Copilot excels at data analysis and complex formula creation but may slow simple tasks
Understanding the right use cases prevents productivity bottlenecks
Training users on when to leverage AI versus manual methods is essential for adoption
Despite widespread AI adoption, 40% of employees report receiving ‘workslop’—low-effort AI-generated content that shifts cognitive burden to recipients.
🔗 AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity
“Workslop” creates an invisible tax of $186 per month per worker in lost productivity
Poor AI content quality erodes workplace collaboration and trust
Organizations need governance strategies to promote thoughtful AI use over quantity
Microsoft Teams introduces new AI capabilities through M365 Copilot and agentic AI, transforming workplace collaboration and communication.
🔗 AI at Work: How Teams and AI are Transforming Collaboration and Communication in the Workplace
New agentic AI features enable proactive assistance and intelligent task automation
Live demos showcase real-time AI integration in meetings and collaborative workflows
Strategic AI implementation is reshaping communication patterns and productivity metrics
Microsoft launches Knowledge Agent in SharePoint Public Preview, delivering AI-powered content management features.
🔗 Introducing Knowledge Agent in SharePoint
Automatic content tagging and AI-generated views simplify information organization
Intelligent automation helps maintain fresh intranet content without manual intervention
Integration optimizes SharePoint as a knowledge hub for Copilot search and retrieval
AI isn’t optional anymore — it’s becoming embedded in the tools and workflows we use every day. The question isn’t if you’ll adapt, but how quickly.
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