AI assistants are redefining our professional landscape. "We’re going multimodal, and we’re going to do more," says Smita Hashim, CPO of Zoom. In an era of hybrid working, distributed talent, and the push for greater gender diversity in tech, Hashim shares her vision for the future.Imagine being on a beach vacation when an urgent video conference call comes through, or accidentally overlapping your child's school event with a company meeting. With a "smart assistant" joining meetings on your behalf, answering questions, and providing immediate summaries, such scenarios are effortlessly managed. This isn’t a luxury for CEOs of large companies, but a reality for everyone, thanks to AI assistants powered by generative AI technology. This is the future of work envisioned by Zoom, the leading video conferencing platform.