AI Time Blocking for Deep Work: Does It Work?

Five real cases, from a randomized study at Microsoft to a calendar startup that shut down in a week, and what they say about letting software guard your…

Case 1: Microsoft Research tested protected time against a control group 🟢 Peer-reviewed In 2023, two Microsoft Research papers studied the Focus Time feature in Viva Insights. The CEOs spent about 72% of their work time in meetings, and press coverage of the study reports around 36% of their time in a reactive mode. My best hours are usually [time of day].

Key takeaways

• Everyone blocks the same hours.
• FAQ Does AI time blocking actually increase deep work?
• Protected focus time shows modest, self-reported benefits in small Microsoft Research studies.

Does it work with Google Calendar and Outlook?

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