What is the future of keyboards in the workplace?

Keyboards are predicted to become obsolete by 2028 as voice technology becomes the default mode of work.

How will Gen Alpha, born after 2010, work in the future?

Gen Alpha will never know typing as the default, instead relying on voice notes and AI-powered dictation to communicate and complete tasks.

Which generation is more eager to adopt voice technology in the workplace?

Surprisingly, the report found that older workers were more keen on using voice tech than their Gen Z counterparts.

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Keyboards Headed for Extinction as Gen Alpha Embraces Voice Tech

11 Nov

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Summary

Voice technology to become default mode of work by 2028
Gen Alpha, born after 2010, will never know typing as default
Older workers more keen on voice tech than Gen Z

Keyboards Headed for Extinction as Gen Alpha Embraces Voice Tech

According to a recent report from the London School of Economics and Jabra, the humble keyboard is set to vanish from the workplace by 2028 as voice technology becomes the default mode of communication and work for the next generation of workers.

The study, led by Professor Michael Muthukrishna, predicts that the rise of AI tools and voice transcription software will make typing obsolete within the next three years. By the time Gen Alpha, born after 2010, enters the workforce around 2030, most will never have experienced an office where typing is the default.

Surprisingly, the report found that older workers were actually more eager to adopt voice technology than their Gen Z counterparts. While currently only 14% of people surveyed prefer speaking to typing when using AI tools, researchers expect this number to grow rapidly in the coming years.