Ethan Mollick(@emollick):Maybe, finally, voice interfaces in AI apps will kill the monstrosity that is the open office. Or just make them a lot worse as you. (Thread of research on the problems of open offices below)

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Ethan Mollick@emollick

2026.10.21 14:41

Maybe, finally, voice interfaces in AI apps will kill the monstrosity that is the open office. Or just make them a lot worse as you. (Thread of research on the problems of open offices below)

Ethan Mollick@emollick

2026.03.26 19:28

The background noise in open offices, in multiple experiments, decreases the ability to do analytical work, increase bugs in software, and decrease the ability to find bugs. Open floor plans are just a bad idea for any solo work.