10 AI Productivity Hacks for Remote Workers

Remote work offers freedom, but it also brings distractions. Fortunately, a new wave of AI tools is designed specifically to keep you focused and professional. Here are our top picks.

1. Silence the World with Krisp

Working from a cafe? Krisp.ai uses AI to cancel background noise in real-time. It doesn't just mute the noise from your mic; it also filters the incoming audio so you can hear your colleagues clearly.

2. Never Take Meeting Notes Again

Tools like Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai join your Zoom/Teams calls automatically. They record, transcribe, and most importantly, summarize the meeting. You get a list of action items delivered to your inbox minutes after the call ends.

3. Fix Your Eye Contact

Captions.ai (and now NVIDIA Broadcast) offers "Eye Contact" correction. It re-renders your eyes to look at the camera, even if you are reading a script on your screen. It’s subtle, but it builds trust.

4. Draft Emails in Seconds

Use Superhuman or Spark's AI features. Jot down "Agree, but ask for Tuesday", and the AI expands it into a polite, full-paragraph email.

5. Focus Music

Brain.fm and Endel generate soundscapes that scientifically boost focus. Unlike a Spotify playlist, this music is designed to blend into the background and stimulate neural phase locking.

Remote work isn't about working longer; it's about working smarter. These tools give you your time back.