This episode marks the 700th of the Everyday AI podcast, focusing on how AI is reshaping work. It highlights that work is becoming AI-first, with most professionals using their preferred AI tools regardless of company policy. The traditional organizational structure is flattening, potentially eliminating middle management roles as AI takes over synthesizing and personalizing communication. The discussion emphasizes that companies derive 80% of AI value from redesigning workflows rather than selecting specific tools. Meetings are evolving into valuable data pipelines, and information is being repackaged into answers within large language models, diminishing the need to browse the internet. Context engineering is replacing prompt engineering as AI models become more intelligent. The episode also outlines ten AI workflows delivering ROI, such as meeting transcript analysis and inbox triage, and ten essential AI skills for professionals in 2026, including change leadership and continuous learning.
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