Week in Tech: Does 'Workslop' Affect Your Workplace?

<p>Do you know the definition of a friend? This week in tech news, workplaces may not be getting a good return on their AI investments and a new wearable goes all in on advertisements, but they are getting defaced. Then, Italy has a new AI regulation law and there&rsquo;s a buzzy new &ldquo;actress&rdquo; in Hollywood. On Chat and Me, how one listener is personalizing AI to help his students learn Spanish.<br><br>Also, we want to hear from you: If you&rsquo;ve used a chatbot in an unusual or surprising way, send us a 1&ndash;2 minute voice note at <a href="mailto:techstuffpodcast@gmail.com">techstuffpodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Additional Reading:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://fortune.com/2025/09/24/the-hottest-workplace-policy-at-startups-right-now-no-shoes/">The hottest workplace policy at startups right now: No shoes | Fortune</a>&nbsp;</li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://hbr.org/2025/09/ai-generated-workslop-is-destroying-productivity?ab=HP-hero-featured-...