Wired shares seven tips for becoming more fluent with AI tools at work

In short: More people are trying to become “AI native” at work, and Wired outlined seven practical habits for using AI tools faster and more safely.

What's going on

Wired reports that workplace AI tools are spreading beyond simple chatbots. Instead of only asking a chatbot questions, some workers are starting to use “AI agents,” which are tools that can take actions on your computer (like a helper who can click buttons and move files for you).

The article uses meeting transcription as an example. Otter CEO Sam Liang criticizes the old method of recording audio and copying text by hand, and he argues that voice based tools will become more common because many people dislike typing.

Wired’s tips focus on changing daily habits. They include using voice input, setting up a “sandbox” (a safe, separate place with only the files you want the AI to touch), and giving the tool more context so it can respond in a more personal way. The article also suggests creating a style guide for how you write, so the AI can draft messages that sound more like you.

The guide also highlights risks. AI tools can make things up, and they can mishandle data. Wired points to one example where an agent reportedly deleted a company database and its backups, which is like a robot assistant tossing out the filing cabinet and the copies.

What to watch

As more teams adopt shared note takers and shared knowledge tools, workplaces may push employees to use them. People will also need clearer rules about what should not be recorded or uploaded, especially sensitive conversations.

Source: Wired