In what ways did Microsoft function as a massive sales machine that trained us how to use software?
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Co-Founder & CEO at Perplexity AI
Niche: AI
Revenue: Approx. 41.6 Million/month
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Started: 2022
Microsoft created products like Word, Excel, and email clients, and then trained the global workforce to use them. People were forced to upskill and master these specific tools just to have a stable career. In essence, the global workforce was trained to adapt to Microsoft's software rather than software adapting to human needs.
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