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The end of typing? Why workers are suddenly ditching their keyboards
Employees are now whispering to AI voice dictation tools rather than clacking the keys. Will ‘voicepilling’ make everyone more productive – or just more annoying?
TL;DR
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, first popularized the term 'voicepilled'.
- Being 'voicepilled' means realizing voice interaction with technology unlocks new ways to amplify abilities.
- AI-powered voice dictation tools are presented as an alternative to keyboards, promising increased productivity.
- Some users report issues with accuracy and the loss of thought organization when using dictation tools.
- The spread of voice dictation is reportedly making Silicon Valley workspaces noisier.
- Concerns include potential marital strain and general annoyance caused by constant vocal interaction with technology.