July 13, 2026

The Workplace Tech Trends You Can't Ignore (AI, Surveillance & RTO)

The Workplace Tech Trends You Can't Ignore (AI, Surveillance & RTO)
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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Tech Brew’s editor Saira Mueller to discuss current and emerging tech trends—from AI to surveillance technology—and how they’re impacting the workplace, and what we can do to improve our own work environment with them (or in spite of them).

00:00 Intro

01:39 How AI use has trended in the workplace

11:14 The AI software that has most impressed Tech Brew’s editor

12:24 The tech trends that have emerged with RTO (return to office)

15:33 Surveillance technology

18:47 The other reason companies use surveillance technology

21:44 Technology backlash and how to unplug

29:54 Game: Signal or Noise

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