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Notion CEO Ivan Zhao is challenging users to demand more from their productivity tools, as the company doubles down on its AI integration. In recent interviews, Zhao outlined Notion’s evolution into a comprehensive “AI workspace,” driven by its customizable, LEGO-like design aimed at consolidating various productivity functions. Zhao revealed OpenAI’s GPT-4 played a pivotal role in shaping Notion’s AI product launch and subsequent feature additions. He anticipates a future where AI agents autonomously handle increasingly complex tasks within platforms like Notion, fundamentally altering knowledge work. While acknowledging the current limitations of AI, Zhao urges users to maintain high expectations and push for greater reliability as AI capabilities continue to develop. The original interviews were featured on Decoder and Platformer.