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When asked about productivity gains, Johnson estimates that these tools can multiply a knowledge worker's efficiency from ten to possibly a hundred times—for specific tasks. These enhancements aren’t just incremental; they redefine the speed and scope of research and writing.
The Broader Applicability Across Knowledge Work
The conversation emphasizes how broadly applicable these AI tools are. From students to authors to researchers, anyone who synthesizes scattered information benefits from being able to quickly locate, understand, and connect data across multiple sources. Johnson advocates for a flexible user interface that allows users to interact with AI in various ways—whether through chat or more structured document-based prompts—making the tools accessible and intuitive.