Why Powerpoint Isn’t The Problem (And It Never Was)

Powerpoint doesn’t deserve your contempt.

The problem with Powerpoint is that many people abuse it or use it in lazy ways – and their presentations (and audiences) suffer. This week Microsoft announced they are adding a bunch of new features, including AI-enabled presentation coaching that will make suggestions to help you get rid of those “um’s,” fix your pacing, encourage you to rehearse and get rid of sensitive phrases or unclear language.

The tools will use artificial intelligence to he...