Technology

AI can, in theory, make people more productive. But the results of a recent study show this is not guaranteed, as people report receiving low quality AI "workslop" outputs that paradoxically increase the amount of work.

Plus, Workday rolls out host of new AI agents, introduces "flex credits"; Canopy Smart Intake now includes AI-driven document requests; and other tech news.

As firms seek to build more diverse, high-performing teams, understanding how algorithmic bias works—and how to mitigate is no longer optional.

Accounting software provider FloQast announced that users can now craft their own AI agents through natural language prompts, alongside several new AI-based capacities for the platform.

Tax management platform Instead is planning to offer completely free tax return preparation and filing for Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120-S and 1065.

Chief financial officers are no longer just a part of implementing the corporate strategy — they are playing significant roles in creating it.

More than half of tax practitioners use AI for research, but don't count out the classic search engine, which remains an essential tool for many.

Plus, top tools for your home office, the return of the in-person interview and other developments in technology this past month and how they'll impact your clients and your firm.

AI is only as good as the input it receives. If you feed it vague, biased or incomplete information, you'll get vague, biased or incomplete results.

Top 10 firm CBIZ released a new AI solution, Vertical Vector AI, developed specifically for middle-market businesses.