New Solo

Productivity Boost: Real Uses of AI in the Software You Already Have


Listen Later

In our previous episode, we talked about getting the most from the software you already pay for and use, especially those Microsoft tools. Now, we’re going deeper into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how these tools help you be more productive and profitable. Don’t be scared, be ready. 

AI enhancements and tools are already incorporated into the latest versions of your current office software. Remember when some were wary of early word processors, later hard drives, and eventually cloud services and document sharing? We learned to overcome those fears and master the advances. AI is no different.

Look at your paid versions of Adobe Acrobat. If you have an online subscription, or the latest desktop version, you may already have an AI assistant. Learn to use it for contract and document review, document summaries, information consolidation for quick email distribution, and even reformatting. 

Zoom offers AI “note taking” and post-meeting summaries (even a takeaway “to do” list for each participant). So does Microsoft Teams. How about turning a Microsoft Word document into a PowerPoint? Hear how we learned to stop worrying and love the AI.

Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at [email protected]  

Topics:

  • AI isn’t going anywhere. The technology is weaving its way into products you already pay for and use. Learn how to take advantage.
  • Computer software advances are nothing to be afraid of. Increase productivity, cut repetitive tasks, and free yourself.
  •  
  • But AI isn’t magic, and it isn’t as smart as you. Learn to build guardrails and know where you can’t fully trust it. A hammer is a great tool, but it won’t build a house. AI won’t run your practice, but it can help.
  • Resources:

    Adobe Acrobat AI

    Microsoft Copilot, “Announcing Microsoft Copilot, Your Everyday AI Companion”

    Copilot for Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft Copilot

    Microsoft 365

    Microsoft 365 AI Tools And Applications

    Microsoft OneDrive

    Zoom AI

    PC Guide, “What Is ChatGPT And What Is It Used For?”  

    Previously on New Solo, Adam Alexander, “AI And The Evolving Security Threats (And Protections)”

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    New SoloBy Legal Talk Network

    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9

    4.9

    116 ratings


    More shows like New Solo

    View all
    So Money with Farnoosh Torabi by Farnoosh Torabi

    So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

    1,952 Listeners

    Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer by Legal Talk Network

    Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer

    484 Listeners

    The Digital Edge by Legal Talk Network

    The Digital Edge

    14 Listeners

    The Kennedy-Mighell Report by Legal Talk Network

    The Kennedy-Mighell Report

    11 Listeners

    Lawyerist Podcast by Lawyerist.com

    Lawyerist Podcast

    135 Listeners

    Digital Detectives by Legal Talk Network

    Digital Detectives

    22 Listeners

    On the Road with Legal Talk Network by Legal Talk Network

    On the Road with Legal Talk Network

    8 Listeners

    ABA Journal: Asked and Answered by Legal Talk Network

    ABA Journal: Asked and Answered

    9 Listeners

    Modern Law Library by Legal Talk Network

    Modern Law Library

    38 Listeners

    Lunch Hour Legal Marketing by Legal Talk Network

    Lunch Hour Legal Marketing

    54 Listeners

    Un-Billable Hour: Business Management Strategies for the Busy Lawyer Around the Community Table by Legal Talk Network

    Un-Billable Hour: Business Management Strategies for the Busy Lawyer Around the Community Table

    31 Listeners

    The Legal Toolkit by Legal Talk Network

    The Legal Toolkit

    26 Listeners

    The Law Entrepreneur by My Legal Academy

    The Law Entrepreneur

    2 Listeners

    Workers Comp Matters by Legal Talk Network

    Workers Comp Matters

    8 Listeners

    State Bar of Texas Podcast by Legal Talk Network

    State Bar of Texas Podcast

    33 Listeners

    The Paralegal Voice by Legal Talk Network

    The Paralegal Voice

    60 Listeners

    Maximum Lawyer by Tyson Mutrux

    Maximum Lawyer

    201 Listeners

    Pod Save America by Crooked Media

    Pod Save America

    87,126 Listeners

    The Daily by The New York Times

    The Daily

    111,863 Listeners

    Up First from NPR by NPR

    Up First from NPR

    56,489 Listeners

    Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast by Legal Talk Network

    Make No Law: The First Amendment Podcast

    639 Listeners

    @theBar by Legal Talk Network

    @theBar

    47 Listeners

    The 80/20 Principle by Ernie Svenson

    The 80/20 Principle

    88 Listeners

    Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth by Moshe Amsel

    Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth

    95 Listeners

    The Law Firm Owner Podcast by Melissa Shanahan

    The Law Firm Owner Podcast

    36 Listeners

    The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

    The Ezra Klein Show

    15,815 Listeners

    All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life by Chris Hutchins

    All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life

    1,609 Listeners

    Litigation Radio by Legal Talk Network

    Litigation Radio

    33 Listeners

    In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History by Attorney J Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network

    In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History

    5 Listeners

    For the Innocent: A Podcast About Wrongful Convictions, Legal Failures, Prison, True Crime, Forensic Science, and Criminal Justice by Legal Talk Network

    For the Innocent: A Podcast About Wrongful Convictions, Legal Failures, Prison, True Crime, Forensic Science, and Criminal Justice

    53 Listeners

    ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast by Legal Talk Network

    ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast

    7 Listeners