• treadful@lemmy.zip
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    54 minutes ago

    Dropbox is considering using cognitive training tools, like memory exercises and attention-span training, to keep them mentally sharp.

    You know, work can be pretty good as memory and attention exercises.

  • brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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    45 minutes ago

    They needed this before “AI.” As there’s some evidence social media was already ruining attention spans.

    TBH I have felt some degradation myself. And I’m more social media skeptic than most because, well… gestures at being on Lemmy.

    Most companies won’t do this, though. That would require worrying about the company’s health years out, rather than next quarter.

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    2 hours ago

    Concerned about its workers losing brainpower as they outsource work to artificial intelligence, Dropbox is considering using cognitive training tools, like memory exercises and attention-span training, to keep them mentally sharp.

    I’m very concerned about the future of The Onion. We have reached a point where the actual news is more absurd than satirical “news”.