AI is completely changing the way people work. It’s no surprise that AI tools are ingrained in the culture of a country with strong tech innovation like Israel. The work doesn’t stop at tech companies — AI tools are making work easier in a wide range of industries. Cutting-edge Israeli AI tools like Guru, Perplexity, etc. are helping Israeli workers save time, reduce stress, and increase productivity.
AI is Changing Work in Israel
AI no longer seems like something from the future. It is now a tool that Israeli workers use every day. AI solves complex problems by making them simple, from answering questions to managing large amounts of data.
The only major use of AI in the workplace is for employees to find information. Before AI tools, workers often had to search for answers from coworkers. All this led to interruptions and wasted time. AI allows workers to find information in apps, chats, and documents without disturbing other people. It is transforming into a change in workplace culture.
What is Guru and How Does It Help?
All of this shows how AI makes work more efficient. Guru is like your personal search engine in the workplace. Just like tools like Perplexity or Google. Unlike those tools, Guru was created exclusively for the workplace. Here’s how it works:
- Guru puts all the apps, documents, and chats your team uses in one place.
- You can search for anything, whether it’s a file or the answer to a question, using keywords.
- Guru gives you everything you need to know without having to open countless apps or interrupt your teammates.
This makes Guru incredibly useful. Let’s say you’re working on a project and you need to work with the latest sales data. So instead of sending an email to a colleague or even checking multiple apps, you simply type your query into Guru. You get the data you need in seconds.
AI Tools Reduce Interruptions in the Workplace
In many Israeli offices, people are accustomed to “shoulder taps.” Usually, this is the equivalent of interrupting a colleague to ask a quick question. They seem innocent, but they add up. For example, they interfere with focus and reduce productivity.
But AI tools like Guru are making this change. Now workers don’t have to interrupt others to find answers; they can get them instantly. All this creates a more focused work environment.
Other AI tools serve the same purpose. For example:
- Slack’s AI: helps summarize long chat threads.
- Notion’s AI: notes, organizes, searches in seconds.
- Microsoft Copilot: automates tasks and adds insights with Office tool integration.
Workers use these tools to track and complete tasks faster.
Real-World Example: An Israeli Marketing Team
To understand how AI tools like Guru actually work, consider an example. A Tel Aviv office is preparing for a big product launch, and the marketing team is ready. Their teams need to coordinate tasks, share ideas, and access data quickly. Here’s how they use AI:
- Guru: They connect Guru to their project management app, email, and design files. Today, when a team member needs a file, they look for it in Guru instead of someone else.
- Notion AI: It organizes the team’s notes and then generates meeting summaries.
- Slack AI: It summarizes long conversations, ensuring no one misses an important update.
With AI, the team can get their work done on time, with less stress and fewer distractions than would otherwise be possible.
The Benefits of AI in the Workplace
Israeli workers have advantages in using AI tools. Here are some of the most important ones:
- Time savings. Humans can’t complete a task in less than a second, while AI can. This ranges from searching for information or summarizing text to writing reports.
- Improved focus. Workers get more for their time by reducing interruptions. This leads to higher quality work and faster results.
- Better collaboration. As an example, AI tools help teams organize more easily. There is a shared repository of information that everyone has access to, meaning confusion and errors are minimized.
- Reduced stress. Repetitive work is taken over by AI, freeing up workers to do more valuable work. This leads to a better work-life balance.
Ultimately, AI not only improves productivity at work but also their lives in general.
Issues to Be Aware of
AI is powerful, but it’s not perfect. There are a few issues that workers and companies need to be aware of:
- Data privacy: When using AI tools, companies need to be careful about data leaks.
- Training: Learning how to use these tools will take time, and some workers may need it.
- Over-reliance: It’s not just that AI is useful, it’s important not to rely on it too much for every task.
Addressing these issues will allow Israeli companies to take full advantage of AI without losing sight of its more negative impacts.
The Future of AI in the Israeli Workplace
There are no barriers to implementing AI in Israel. While tools like Guru and Perplexity are becoming more sophisticated, they will offer even more features. In the future, AI tools will soon be able to predict what information workers need before they ask for it. Work may even become more interactive, including integration with new technologies like augmented reality (AR). AI assistants can then be personalized for specific industries, such as healthcare or finance. But these incentives will further integrate AI into the everyday work of the average worker.
Conclusion
AI tools like Guru are changing the way people work. They save time and reduce stress, and promote collaboration. There are many AI options available that include tools based on the needs of workers. Those who use this technology will be ahead of the curve, and workers will have more productive, less stressful days.