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productivity

[proh-duhk-tiv-i-tee, prod-uhk‑] / ˌproʊ dʌkˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌprɒd ʌk‑ /


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That represents a “treasure chest of data” to power AI, and it stems from the productivity software the company owns, like Microsoft 365, Teams, Fabric, Dynamics and LinkedIn.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Shift work disorder is linked to a range of serious concerns, including reduced mental sharpness, lower productivity, increased risk of car accidents, and more workplace injuries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The company recently ditched its much-hyped Sora video app, and is looking at other areas to cut so it can focus its efforts on building so-called productivity tools, particularly coding assistants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid echoed that view on Tuesday, saying he sees “solid demand momentum, strong productivity gains, and relatively low unemployment,” with AI-driven business investment as a major engine of growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

For work flow to keep advancing along these lines, though, and deliver the productivity enhancements we want, “we need more and more common standards,” said IBM’s strategic planner Cawley.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman