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‘Taking away people’s choice of how they work is probably not going to help them in terms of their well-being’: New study unsurprisingly finds people who want to work remotely are actually more productive and happier
Study finds remote workers are far happier and more productive Remote workers reported much higher well-being, but were also less likely to leave their role Study also dispels myth that remote workers might feel alienated from co-workers Letting employees work remotely can have a significant positive effect on their productivity,…
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Microsoft is dropping its Excel Copilot function after only a year – and without ever getting a full public launch
Microsoft Excel is pulling the COPILOT () function Function allowed users to describe tasks in natural language, including as part of a formula It never reached public launch, and has now been overtaken by other tools Microsoft is dropping its COPILOT function in Excel as part of its wide-ranging overhauls…
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From connection to context: Dispelling the legal industry’s biggest myths about MCP
The legal sector’s use of AI is maturing, and its use is going beyond simply being an external chatbot or standalone tool. The focus is shifting to embedding AI into everyday legal work, giving it access to the documents, matters, knowledge and systems lawyers use every day. Brandall Nelson Social…
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Securing adoption in the era of shadow AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming embedded in the modern workplace, with employees are increasingly turning to AI tools to work more efficiently and boost productivity. This growing demand for faster, more effective ways of working is driving the rise of shadow AI – the use of AI tools outside…
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The US Army is opening up its training centers for private firms to test out new drones
Private drone companies can now request access to US Army testing ranges Companies no longer need existing government partnerships before requesting range access Five military facilities across America and Morocco are joining the programme Private drone companies without existing government contracts can now request access to the US Army test…
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Russian body, Desi brain: How India is turning the Su-30MKI into a lethal stealth hunter
India is replacing the Su-30MKI’s ageing Russian radar with Virupaksha The new radar could detect conventional fighters 300 to 400 kilometres away Virupaksha is expected to detect stealthier aircraft beyond 200 kilometres India’s Su-30MKI fleet, built on a Russian airframe design, is now getting a distinctly homegrown upgrade to its…
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