Google's new AI agent can plan parties while you sleep — and you can keep your laptop shut

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai referenced the Silicon Valley trend of leaving laptops ajar.

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This $5 elbow pad for my desk changed my life — and now I want to change yours

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See this pain-free elbow? This could be you!

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America's productivity boom may have an unlikely hero: working from home

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A Stanford economist says remote work may be powering America's productivity surge.

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I used a 'worry window' for 2 weeks. I was more productive, but I'd change 2 things for better, longer-lasting results.

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Health reporter Kim Schewitz tried using what's known as a "worry window" for two weeks.

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'A rocket ship.' AI is doubling software output, and code quality is holding up

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I'm an AI consultant and using AI agents saves me hours. My clients follow 5 steps to become more efficient.

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Justin Parnell is an AI consultant.

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Consulting firms have built thousands of AI agents. Now they're trying to figure out their worth.

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AI agents are generating buzz in the consulting industry, but insiders are still debating how they generate value.

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AI agents are transforming what it's like to be a coder: 'It's been unlike any other time.'

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AI in the workplace is expanding responsibilities and intensifying work

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Research by the Haas School of Business found that AI expands responsibilities in the workplace.

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Companies are deploying AI agents fast. They still need to make them scale.

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Software engineers are increasingly turning to AI tools.

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