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Sam Schillace’s breakthroughs in collaboration technology and engineering leadership have helped transform the way we work. In this episode, the Microsoft CVP and Deputy CTO discusses his experiences developing (and using) AI tools, and how they have the potential to shift our productivity paradigm. He also shares his perspective on what leaders need to do to foster creativity and innovation, and how they can stay ahead of the curve in a moment of technological disruption and transformation.

Schillace is the second guest for season 5 of Microsoft’s WorkLab podcast, in which host Molly Wood has conversations with economists, technologists, and researchers who explore the data and insights about the work trends you need to know today—from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in a digital age.

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Microsoft Deputy CTO Sam Schillace on How AI Will Shift Our Productivity Paradigm

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