AI-powered notetakers like Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai revolutionize meetings with real-time transcription, summaries, and insights, enhancing productivity by freeing participants from manual notes. However, they raise privacy risks by capturing unintended conversations and sensitive data. Balancing innovation with ethical safeguards, such as consent and audits, is essential for maintaining trust.
Amazon banned PowerPoint in 2004 under Jeff Bezos, replacing it with six-page memos to promote deep, narrative thinking over superficial slides. Meetings begin with silent reading, fostering better decisions and merit-based debates. This policy endures under CEO Andy Jassy, driving innovation and inspiring other firms.
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