Maybe, finally, voice interfaces in AI apps will kill the monstrosity that is the open office. Or just make them a lot worse as you.
(Thread of research on the problems of open offices below)
Ethan Mollick says voice AI could end open offices or worsen them
AIEthan Mollick suggests voice interfaces in AI apps could finally kill open-office layouts, or make them worse. He cites research finding that background noise in open offices reduces analytical work and bug-finding and increases software bugs.
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The background noise in open offices, in multiple experiments, decreases the ability to do analytical work, increase bugs in software, and decrease the ability to find bugs. Open floor plans are just a bad idea for any solo work.
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Original title: Maybe, finally, voice interfaces in AI apps will kill the monstrosity that is the open office. Or just make them a lot worse as you.